First Merchants Corp has signed an important agreement that creates a new financial obligation.

FRME · First Merchants Corporation

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Borrowing can give First Merchants money to use, but it also adds interest payments. The notes start at a 6.75% rate that can later change, and are due in 2036. The filing gives no amount raised or use for the money, so these facts do not show a clear change to the company's outlook.