Northstar Bank

About Us

Northstar Bank is a locally owned and operated bank. Let Northstar Bank, one of the most responsive, relationship-based banks in Michigan, partner with you!

Northstar Bank opened its first branch in Bad Axe in February 2001 with 11 employees. In February 2007, Community Bank merged with Northstar Bank to offer additional full-service locations in Akron, Caro and Pigeon.

In October 2013, Northstar Bank and its former sister bank, Seaway Community Bank, with locations in Algonac, Lenox/Richmond, Port Huron and St. Clair, merged to offer an expanded geographic market area and product base.

Our growth continued in December 2013, when our Ann Arbor loan production center converted into a full-service branch, and in July 2015, with the opening of our Ubly branch. In March 2024, our Port Huron branch moved to Fort Gratiot and in July 2024, our Ann Arbor branch moved to a larger branch.

Since opening, Northstar Bank has experienced tremendous growth due to the support of its local communities and dedicated staff. Northstar Bank now employs approximately 100 banking professionals.

As of December 2025, we are currently at an asset level of approximately $1.1 billion and proud to be rated 4-Stars, an Excellent Rating by BauerFinancial, Inc. for being one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.

Northstar Bank is strongly committed to the communities in which we live and serve. Northstar Bank, its employees and directors provide extensive support in both time and money to numerous civic, religious and community based activities and projects.