Company DescriptionSturgis Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Sturgis Bank & Trust Company that provides banking products and services in Michigan, the United States. The company offers checking, savings and health savings, and money market accounts; and certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. It also provides mortgage, automobile, savings secured, personal, home equity, equipment and machinery, government supported, and commercial real estate loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and business lines of credit; and credit cards. In addition, the company offers private banking, cashier checks, wire transfers, foreign drafts and foreign currency, overdraft protection, night depository, and notary services, as well as safe deposit boxes and residential mortgages. Further, it provides direct deposit, remote deposit capture, Visa check card, and checks reorder services; and investment and financial-advisory services, as well as commercial and consumer insurance and title insurance products. Additionally, the company offers estate and asset management services, such as estate settlements, trust administration, record keeping, investment management, and custody services; cash and treasury management; and online and mobile banking, bill pay, and mobile wallet services. It operates through 14 bank facilities and 4 full service standalone ATMs located in 12 communities in Michigan. Sturgis Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Sturgis, Michigan.
How the Company Makes MoneySturgis Bancorp makes money primarily through interest income generated from its lending activities, which include residential mortgages, consumer loans, and commercial loans. The bank earns interest on the loans it provides to its customers, which constitutes a significant portion of its revenue. Additionally, Sturgis Bancorp generates non-interest income from various fees associated with its banking services, such as service charges on deposit accounts, loan servicing fees, and transaction fees. The company may also earn income from investments in securities. Its revenue model is supported by maintaining a competitive interest rate spread and prudent risk management practices. Partnerships with local businesses and community engagement further enhance its financial performance by fostering customer loyalty and expanding its customer base.