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North Dakota SBA Lenders

Searching for trusted North Dakota SBA lenders to power your business growth? Our comprehensive directory connects North Dakota entrepreneurs with approved SBA loan providers throughout Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot and across the state. Whether you’re exploring SBA 7(a) loans, 504 loans, microloans, or disaster assistance, our list features the most active small business lenders with competitive rates and flexible terms for North Dakota businesses. Discover which local banks, credit unions, and financial institutions participate in Small Business Administration lending programs, compare their requirements, and find the ideal financing partner to help your North Dakota small business thrive in the Peace Garden State’s resilient economic landscape.

Lender nameCityPhoneWebsite
First United BankAdams(701) 944-2231firstunitedonline.com
First International Bank & TrustAlexander(701) 828-3338fibt.com
Security First Bank of North DakotaAlmont(701) 843-8229securityfirstbank.bank
First State Bank of HarveyAnamoose(701) 465-3285firstharvey.com
First United BankAneta(701) 326-4545firstunitedonline.com
BankNorthArthur(701) 967-8914ibanknorth.com
Hometown Credit UnionAshley(701) 288-3439hcuonline.com
McIntosh County BankAshley(701) 288-3491makeitmcb.com
Bank of the WestBeach(701) 872-4191bankofthewest.com
First State Bank of GolvaBeach(701) 872-4444fsbofgolva.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionBeach(701) 872-2228wccu.org
Dacotah BankBelcourt(701) 477-6143dacotahbank.com
Turtle Mountain State BankBelcourt(701) 477-5996tmstatebank.com
Choice BankBelfield(701) 575-8282bankwithchoice.com
State Bank & Trust of KenmareBerthold(701) 453-3407sbtk.com
Capital Credit UnionBeulah(701) 873-2626capcu.org
First Security Bank-WestBeulah(701) 873-4301firstsecuritybanks.com
The Union BankBeulah(701) 873-2900theunionbank.com
Union State BankBeulah(701) 873-2221betterstate.com
US BankBeulah(701) 873-2865usbank.com
The Farmers & Merchants Bank of North DakotaBinford(701) 676-2411fmbnd.com
First Community Credit UnionBisbee(701) 656-3261myfccu.com
First State Bank of CandoBisbee(701) 656-3241fsbcando.com
BNC National BankBismarck(800) 262-2265bnc.bank
Bravera BankBismarck(877) 483-6811bravera.bank
Bremer BankBismarck(800) 908-2265bremer.com
Capital Credit UnionBismarck(800) 735-6922capcu.org
Choice BankBismarck(888) 894-1357bankwithchoice.com
Cornerstone BankBismarck(888) 297-2100cornerstonebanks.net
Dakota Community Bank & TrustBismarck(701) 530-9000 or (701) 255-9000dakotacommunitybank.com
First Community Credit UnionBismarck(701) 258-2751myfccu.com
First International Bank & TrustBismarck(800) 359-8092fibt.com
First Western Bank & TrustBismarck(701) 255-4400firstwestern.bank
Gate City BankBismarck(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
Horizon Financial BankBismarck(701) 751-7274horizonfinancialbank.com
Kirkwood Bank & Trust Co.Bismarck(800) 492-4955kirkwoodbank.com
Plains Commerce BankBismarck(701) 751-4749plainscommerce.com
Railway Credit UnionBismarck(701) 222-8736railwaycu.com
Security First Bank of North DakotaBismarck(701) 222-4444securityfirstbank.bank
Starion BankBismarck(888) 258-6050starionbank.com
US BankBismarck(800) 872-2657usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankBismarck(800) 869-3557wellsfargo.com
First National Bank and Trust Co. of BottineauBottineau(701) 228-2236firstbottineau.com
North Star Community Credit UnionBottineau(701) 228-5858northstarccu.com
Starion BankBottineau(701) 228-3750starionbank.com
State Bank of BottineauBottineau(701) 228-2204statebankofbottineau.com
Dacotah BankBowbells(701) 377-2386dacotahbank.com
Bank ForwardBowdon(701) 962-3375bankforward.com
First International Bank & TrustBowdon(701) 962-3362fibt.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustBowman(701) 523-9000dakotacommunitybank.com
Dakota West Credit UnionBowman(701) 523-5479dakotawestcu.com
Dakota Western BankBowman(701) 523-5803 or (701) 523-5616dwb.bank
Wells Fargo BankBowman(701) 523-3261wellsfargo.com
BankNorthBuffalo(701) 633-5106ibanknorth.com
United Community Bank of North DakotaBurlington(701) 839-3400ucbnd.bank
North Star Community Credit UnionButte(701) 626-7153northstarccu.com
First State BankBuxton(701) 847-2600firststatebanks.com
Bravera BankCando(701) 968-4421bravera.bank
First State Bank of CandoCando(701) 968-3331fsbcando.com
First United BankCando(701) 968-3322firstunitedonline.com
Bank ForwardCarrington(701) 652-2852bankforward.com
Bremer BankCarrington(701) 652-3127bremer.com
Gate City BankCarrington(701) 652-3147gatecity.bank
Grant County State BankCarson(701) 622-3491grantcountystatebank.com
BankNorthCasselton(701) 347-4540ibanknorth.com
Bremer BankCasselton(701) 347-4483bremer.com
KodaBankCavalier(701) 265-8484kodabank.com
North Star Community Credit UnionCavalier(701) 265-4355northstarccu.com
First United BankCavalier(701) 265-8473firstunitedonline.com
United Valley BankCavalier(701) 265-8331uvbank.net
Security First Bank of North DakotaCenter(701) 794-8758securityfirstbank.bank
Bank ForwardCooperstown(701) 797-2110bankforward.com
Bravera BankCooperstown(701) 797-2921bravera.bank
First United BankCooperstown(701) 797-3050firstunitedonline.com
BNC National BankCrosby(701) 965-6076bnc.bank
First State Bank and TrustCrosby(701) 965-6091fsbtnd.bank
The Bank of TiogaCrosby(701) 965-6333thebankoftioga.com
First United BankCrystal(701) 657-2168firstunitedonline.com
Bravera BankDevils Lake(701) 665-5000bravera.bank
Bremer BankDevils Lake(701) 662-4074bremer.com
First Community Credit UnionDevils Lake(701) 662-8118myfccu.com
First United BankDevils Lake(701) 662-4024firstunitedonline.com
Gate City BankDevils Lake(701) 665-4100gatecity.bank
Horizon Financial BankDevils Lake(701) 665-2020horizonfinancialbank.com
North Star Community Credit UnionDevils Lake(701) 858-9300northstarccu.com
US BankDevils Lake(701) 662-9292usbank.com
Western State BankDevils Lake(701) 662-4936westernbanks.com
Bank of the WestDickinson(701) 483-0801bankofthewest.com
Bravera BankDickinson(877) 483-6811bravera.bank
Choice BankDickinson(701) 483-8282bankwithchoice.com
Cornerstone BankDickinson(701) 456-0700cornerstonebanks.net
Dacotah BankDickinson(701) 225-1200dacotahbank.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustDickinson(701) 227-4000 or (701) 483-8000dakotacommunitybank.com
Gate City BankDickinson(701) 456-7220gatecity.bank
Kirkwood Bank & Trust Co.Dickinson(701) 483-1962kirkwoodbank.com
US BankDickinson(701) 227-1233usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankDickinson(701) 483-3333wellsfargo.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionDickinson(701) 227-0188wccu.org
United Community Bank of North DakotaDrake(701) 465-3231ucbnd.bank
KodaBankDrayton(701) 454-3317kodabank.com
Starion BankDunseith(701) 244-5795starionbank.com
Heartland State BankEdgeley(701) 493-2817heartlandstatebank.com
Citizens State Bank of LankinEdinburg(701) 993-8625citizensstatebank-nd.com
Citizens State Bank of LankinEdmore(701) 644-2231citizensstatebank-nd.com
First International Bank & TrustElgin(701) 584-2525fibt.com
Choice BankEllendale(701) 349-8282bankwithchoice.com
Starion BankEllendale(701) 349-3213starionbank.com
BankNorthEnderlin(701) 437-2100ibanknorth.com
Peoples State BankFairmount(701) 474-5515peoples-state.com
Alerus FinancialFargo(888) 409-5375alerus.com
American Federal BankFargo(800) 770-6605americanfederalbank.com
Aspire BankFargo(701) 293-3662aspirebanks.com
Bank ForwardFargo(701) 293-9540bankforward.com
Bank of the WestFargo(844) 222-2689bankofthewest.com
Bell BankFargo(800) 450-8949bell.bank
Border BankFargo(701) 282-4598border.bank
Bremer BankFargo(800) 908-2265bremer.com
Capital Credit UnionFargo(701) 282-2139capcu.org
Choice BankFargo(701) 356-9700bankwithchoice.com
Cornerstone BankFargo(701) 364-9630cornerstonebanks.net
First Community Credit UnionFargo(701) 282-9011myfccu.com
First International Bank & TrustFargo(800) 359-8092fibt.com
First United BankFargo(701) 280-2292firstunitedonline.com
First Western Bank & TrustFargo(701) 364-9040firstwestern.bank
Gate City BankFargo(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
Starion BankFargo(888) 258-6050starionbank.com
Town & Country Credit UnionFargo(800) 872-6358townandcountry.org
US BankFargo(800) 872-2657usbank.com
VISIONBankFargo(877) 857-2020visionbanks.com
Wells Fargo BankFargo(800) 869-3557wellsfargo.com
Western State BankFargo(701) 356-9800westernbanks.com
First International Bank & TrustFessenden(701) 547-3191fibt.com
Hometown Community BankFingal(701) 924-8824secure.hcbmn.com
Bravera BankFinley(701) 524-1921bravera.bank
Grant County State BankFlasher(701) 597-3807grantcountystatebank.com
Bremer BankFordville(701) 229-3291bremer.com
Stock Growers BankForman(701) 724-3216stockgrowers.bank
First Community Credit UnionFort Totten(701) 766-460myfccu.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaGackle(701) 485-3391onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaGalesburg(701) 488-2211onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
BNC National BankGarrison(701) 463-2888bnc.bank
TruCommunity BankGarrison(701) 463-2262trucommunity.bank
Dakota Community Bank & TrustGlen Ullin(701) 348-3001dakotacommunitybank.com
The Union BankGlen Ullin(701) 348-3613theunionbank.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionGlen Ullin(701) 348-3832wccu.org
First State Bank of GolvaGolva(701) 872-3656fsbofgolva.com
Bremer BankGrafton(701) 352-2410bremer.com
Choice BankGrafton(701) 352-0242bankwithchoice.com
First United BankGrafton(701) 352-3668firstunitedonline.com
North Star Community Credit UnionGrafton(701) 379-2002northstarccu.com
US BankGrafton(701) 352-1443usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankGrafton(701) 352-1250wellsfargo.com
Alerus FinancialGrand Forks(888) 409-5375alerus.com
American Federal BankGrand Forks(701) 775-1133americanfederalbank.com
Bank ForwardGrand Forks(800) 450-3115bankforward.com
Bremer BankGrand Forks(800) 908-2265bremer.com
Choice BankGrand Forks(888) 894-1357bankwithchoice.com
First Community Credit UnionGrand Forks(701) 772-9960myfccu.com
First International Bank & TrustGrand Forks(701) 757-6500fibt.com
First State BankGrand Forks(701) 746-7766firststatebanks.com
Frandsen Bank & TrustGrand Forks(701) 780-7700frandsenbank.com
Gate City BankGrand Forks(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
KodaBankGrand Forks(701) 620-3100kodabank.com
United Valley BankGrand Forks(701) 402-0253 or (701) 780-9757uvbank.net
US BankGrand Forks(800) 872-2657usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankGrand Forks(800) 869-3557wellsfargo.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaGrandin(701) 484-5351onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
Merchants BankGranville(701) 728-6827merchantsbankrugby.com
Dakota West Credit UnionGrenora(701) 694-3373dakotawestcu.com
Stock Growers BankGwinner(701) 678-2413stockgrowers.bank
The Union BankHalliday(701) 938-4311theunionbank.com
KodaBankHamilton(701) 265-8228kodabank.com
First Community Credit UnionHankinson(701) 242-7644myfccu.com
Lincoln State BankHankinson(701) 242-7292lsbhank.com
Bank ForwardHannaford(701) 769-2121bankforward.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaHarvey(701) 324-4611onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
First International Bank & TrustHarvey(701) 324-4661fibt.com
First State Bank of HarveyHarvey(701) 324-2285firstharvey.com
Harwood State BankHarwood(701) 282-3518harwoodstatebank.com
Aspire BankHatton(701) 543-3121aspirebanks.com
The Goose River BankHatton(701) 543-3013gooseriverbank.com
Bank of HazeltonHazelton(701) 782-6295bankofhazelton.net
Hometown Credit UnionHazelton(701) 782-6841hcuonline.com
Capital Credit UnionHazen(701) 748-6868capcu.org
The Union BankHazen(701) 748-2900theunionbank.com
Union State BankHazen(701) 748-2233betterstate.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustHebron(701) 878-4416dakotacommunitybank.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionHebron(701) 878-4063wccu.org
Dacotah BankHettinger(701) 567-4531dacotahbank.com
Dakota Western BankHettinger(701) 567-4511dwb.bank
Gate City BankHettinger(701) 567-4331gatecity.bank
Dakota Plains Federal Credit UnionHettinger(701) 567-2153dakotaplainsfcu.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaHillsboro(701) 636-4444onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
The Goose River BankHillsboro(701) 636-5500gooseriverbank.com
First United BankHoople(701) 894-6123firstunitedonline.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaHope(701) 945-2397onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaHunter(701) 874-2161onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
Bank ForwardJamestown(701) 251-2040bankforward.com
Dacotah BankJamestown(701) 952-6600dacotahbank.com
First Community Credit UnionJamestown(701) 252-0360myfccu.com
Gate City BankJamestown(701) 253-5000gatecity.bank
Unison BankJamestown(701) 253-5600unisonbank.com
US BankJamestown(701) 253-2733usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankJamestown(701) 251-2540wellsfargo.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaJud(701) 685-2211onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
State Bank & Trust of KenmareKenmare(701) 385-4287sbtk.com
Town & Country Credit UnionKenmare(701) 385-4051townandcountry.org
Bravera BankKilldeer(701) 764-5838bravera.bank
First International Bank & TrustKilldeer(701) 76-5666fibt.com
Kindred State BankKindred(701) 428-9110kindredstatebank.com
Heartland State BankKulm(701) 647-2712heartlandstatebank.com
Hometown Credit UnionKulm(701) 647-2448hcuonline.com
First Community Credit UnionLakota(701) 247-2759myfccu.com
State Bank of LakotaLakota(701) 247-2413statebankoflakota.com
BankNorthLaMoure(701) 883-5321ibanknorth.com
Choice BankLaMoure(701) 883-8282bankwithchoice.com
Choice BankLangdon(701) 256-2141bankwithchoice.com
Farmers and Merchants State BankLangdon(701) 256-5431fmbanklangdon.com
US BankLangdon(701) 256-2702usbank.com
Citizens State Bank of LankinLankin(701) 593-6333citizensstatebank-nd.com
The Citizens State Bank at MohallLansford(701) 784-5571csbmsl.com
Bremer BankLarimore(701) 343-2324bremer.com
First Community Credit UnionLarimore(701) 343-6473myfccu.com
United Community Bank of North DakotaLeeds(701) 466-2000ucbnd.bank
Bank of the WestLidgerwood(701) 538-4545bankofthewest.com
Lincoln State BankLidgerwood(701) 538-4116lsbhank.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustLincoln(701) 255-6500dakotacommunitybank.com
Hometown Credit UnionLincoln(701) 751-1613hhcuonline.com
BNC National BankLinton(701) 254-4625bnc.bank
Unison BankLinton(701) 254-4453unisonbank.com
BankNorthLisbon(701) 683-210ibanknorth.com
Bremer BankLisbon(701) 683-5233bremer.com
Stock Growers BankLisbon(701) 683-5000
US BankLisbon(701) 683-4179usbank.com
North Star Community Credit UnionMaddock(701) 438-2222northstarccu.com
First United BankMaddock(701) 438-2828firstunitedonline.com
Cornerstone BankMakoti(701) 726-5693cornerstonebanks.net
BNC National BankMandan(701) 663-5448bnc.bank
Bravera BankMandan(701) 663-0299bravera.bank
Capital Credit UnionMandan(701) 255-0042capcu.org
Dakota Community Bank & TrustMandan(701) 663-8000dakotacommunitybank.com
Gate City BankMandan(701) 355-7680gatecity.bank
Railway Credit UnionMandan(701) 667-9500railwaycu.com
Security First Bank of North DakotaMandan(701) 667-7000securityfirstbank.bank
Starion BankMandan(701) 663-6434starionbank.com
Wells Fargo BankMandan(701) 667-1501wellsfargo.com
Merchants BankMapleton(701) 612-0612merchantsbankrugby.com
BankNorthMarion(701) 669-2293ibanknorth.com
TruCommunity BankMax(701) 679-2140trucommunity.bank
First State BankMayville(701) 788-9030firststatebanks.com
Gate City BankMayville(701) 786-2219gatecity.bank
The Goose River BankMayville(701) 788-3110gooseriverbank.com
Bravera BankMcClusky(701) 363-2265bravera.bank
The Farmers & Merchants Bank of North DakotaMcVille(701) 322-4324fmbnd.com
First State Bank of GolvaMedora(701) 623-5000fsbofgolva.com
First United BankMichigan(701) 259-2112firstunitedonline.com
First Community Credit UnionMilnor(701) 427-5246myfccu.com
Stock Growers BankMilnor(701) 427-5212
Affinity First Federal Credit UnionMinot(701) 857-5541affinityfcund.com
Bremer BankMinot(800) 908-2265bremer.com
Dacotah BankMinot(701) 852-1200dacotahbank.com
First International Bank & TrustMinot(800) 359-8092fibt.com
First Western Bank & TrustMinot(701) 852-3711firstwestern.bank
Gate City BankMinot(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
North Star Community Credit UnionMinot(701) 858-9300northstarccu.com
Peoples State Bank of VelvaMinot(701) 852-0328psbvelva.com
Town & Country Credit UnionMinot(800) 872-6358townandcountry.org
United Community Bank of North DakotaMinot(701) 839-3500ucbnd.bank
US BankMinot(800) 872-2657usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankMinot(800) 869-3557wellsfargo.com
KodaBankMinto(701) 248-3242kodabank.com
Dakota West Credit UnionMohall(701) 756-6883dakotawestcu.com
Gate City BankMohall(701) 756-6811gatecity.bank
The Citizens State Bank at MohallMohall(701) 756-6364csbmsl.com
Commercial Bank of MottMott(701) 824-2593cbmott.com
Horizon Financial BankMunich(701) 682-5331horizonfinancialbank.com
First Community Credit UnionNapoleon(701) 754-2475myfccu.com
Stock Growers BankNapoleon(701) 754-2226stockgrowers.bank
KodaBankNeche(701) 886-7521kodabank.com
Bravera BankNew England(701) 579-4841bravera.bank
Dakota West Credit UnionNew England(701) 579-4708dakotawestcu.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustNew Leipzig(701) 584-2075dakotacommunitybank.com
Bank ForwardNew Rockford(701) 947-2421bankforward.com
Capital Credit UnionNew Salem(701) 843-7504capcu.org
Security First Bank of North DakotaNew Salem(701) 843-7521securityfirstbank.bank
Cornerstone BankNew Town(701) 627-4717cornerstonebanks.net
Dakota West Credit UnionNew Town(701) 627-3737dakotawestcu.com
Peoples State BankNewburg(701) 272-6134
Alerus FinancialNorthwood(701) 587-5101alerus.com
American Federal BankNorthwood(701) 587-5333americanfederalbank.com
Bravera BankNorthwood(701) 587-5921bravera.bank
First Community Credit UnionNorthwood(701) 587-5519myfccu.com
BankNorthOakes(701) 742-2694ibanknorth.com
First Community Credit UnionOakes(701) 742-2376myfccu.com
Starion BankOakes(701) 742-2112starionbank.com
Horizon Financial BankOsnabrock(701) 496-82horizonfinancialbank.com
Hometown Community BankPage(701) 668-2261secure.hcbmn.com
Citizens State Bank of LankinPark River(701) 284-7272citizensstatebank-nd.com
First United BankPark River(701) 284-7244firstunitedonline.com
Gate City BankPark River(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
Cornerstone BankParshall(701) 862-3131cornerstonebanks.net
KodaBankPembina(701) 825-6289kodabank.com
First United BankPetersburg(701) 345-8282firstunitedonline.com
Cornerstone BankPlaza(701) 497-3379cornerstonebanks.net
First Community Credit UnionPortland(701) 788-3025myfccu.com
First State BankPortland(701) 88-3791firststatebanks.com
Liberty State BankPowers Lake(701) 464-5421libertystateplnd.com
First State Bank and TrustRay(701) 568-3321fsbtnd.bank
Western Cooperative Credit UnionRay(701) 568-3663wccu.org
Dakota Western BankRegent(701) 563-4900dwb.bank
Dakota Western BankRhame(701) 279-5534dwb.bank
First Security Bank-WestRobinson(701) 392-8411firstsecuritybanks.com
First State Bank of CandoRocklake(701) 266-5528fsbcando.com
Rolette State BankRolette(701) 246-3395rolettestatebank.com
Dacotah BankRolla(701) 477-3175dacotahbank.com
Starion BankRolla(701) 477-8890starionbank.com
Bremer BankRugby(701) 776-5228bremer.com
First International Bank & TrustRugby(701) 776-2700fibt.com
Merchants BankRugby(701) 776-5811merchantsbankrugby.com
North Star Community Credit UnionRugby(701) 776-5869northstarccu.com
First United BankRugby(701) 776-5766firstunitedonline.com
Stock Growers BankRutland(701) 724-3066
Dakota Western BankScranton(701) 275-6300dwb.bank
First United BankSharon(701) 524-1420firstunitedonline.com
The Citizens State Bank at MohallSherwood(701) 459-2258csbmsl.com
First Community Credit UnionSt. John(701) 477-5655myfccu.com
BNC National BankStanley(701) 628-2808bnc.bank
Bravera BankStanley(701) 628-3131bravera.bank
Town & Country Credit UnionStanley(701) 628-2114townandcountry.org
Union State BankStanton(701) 745-3245betterstate.com
Choice BankSteele(701) 475-2301bankwithchoice.com
First Community Credit UnionSteele(701) 475-2716myfccu.com
Strasburg State BankStrasburg(701) 336-2665strasburgstatebank.com
Dakota Heritage Bank of North DakotaStreeter(701) 424-3373onlinebanking.dhbanknd.com
Dakota Community Bank & TrustTaylor(701) 974-2101dakotacommunitybank.com
First State BankThompson(701) 599-2600firststatebanks.com
The Bank of TiogaTioga(701) 664-3388thebankoftioga.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionTioga(701) 664-2666wccu.org
North Star Community Credit UnionTolna(701) 262-4726northstarccu.com
The Farmers & Merchants Bank of North DakotaTolna(701) 262-4511fmbnd.com
Merchants BankTowner(701) 537-5922merchantsbankrugby.com
Dakota West Credit UnionTurtle Lake(701) 448-9220dakotawestcu.com
TruCommunity BankTurtle Lake(701) 448-2323trucommunity.bank
Bravera BankUnderwood(701) 442-3722bravera.bank
Merchants BankUpham(701) 768-2522merchantsbankrugby.com
Bank ForwardValley City(701) 845-1220bankforward.com
Dacotah BankValley City(701) 845-2712dacotahbank.com
First Community Credit UnionValley City(701) 845-4647myfccu.com
Wells Fargo BankValley City(701) 845-2210wellsfargo.com
North Star Community Credit UnionVelva(701) 338-2029northstarccu.com
Peoples State Bank of VelvaVelva(701) 338-2821psbvelva.com
American Federal BankWahpeton(701) 642-8434americanfederalbank.com
Bell BankWahpeton(701) 672-2265bell.bank
Bremer BankWahpeton(701) 642-6403bremer.com
First Community Credit UnionWahpeton(701) 642-2020myfccu.com
Gate City BankWahpeton(701) 671-4700gatecity.bank
Peoples State BankWahpeton(701) 642-2900peoples-state.com
US BankWahpeton(701) 642-9577usbank.com
Wells Fargo BankWahpeton(701) 642-2611wellsfargo.com
Choice BankWalhalla(701) 549-3761bankwithchoice.com
KodaBankWalhalla(701) 549-3130kodabank.com
Dakota West Credit UnionWashburn(701) 462-8187dakotawestcu.com
TruCommunity BankWashburn(701) 462-3232trucommunity.bank
BNC National BankWatford City(701) 444-6477bnc.bank
Cornerstone BankWatford City(701) 444-6411cornerstonebanks.net
Dakota West Credit UnionWatford City(701) 444-6484dakotawestcu.com
First International Bank & TrustWatford City(701) 842-2381fibt.com
Alerus FinancialWest Fargo(701) 280-5000alerus.com
Bell BankWest Fargo(701) 282-4403bell.bank
Choice BankWest Fargo(701) 277-9258bankwithchoice.com
First International Bank & TrustWest Fargo(701) 281-2700fibt.com
First Western Bank & TrustWest Fargo(701) 551-1320firstwestern.bank
Gate City BankWest Fargo(800) 423-3344gatecity.bank
Town & Country Credit UnionWest Fargo(701) 356-1880townandcountry.org
VISIONBankWest Fargo(701) 354-2300visionbanks.com
Wells Fargo BankWest Fargo(701) 433-3660wellsfargo.com
Western State BankWest Fargo(701) 277-5003westernbanks.com
Peoples State BankWesthope(701) 245-6407
American State Bank & Trust Co. of WillistonWilliston(800) 486-8173asbt.com
First International Bank & TrustWilliston(800) 359-8092fibt.com
First State Bank and TrustWilliston(701) 577-2113fsbtnd.bank
Gate City BankWilliston(701) 774-7300gatecity.bank
US BankWilliston(701) 572-3744usbank.com
Western Cooperative Credit UnionWilliston(701) 572-4000wccu.org
North Star Community Credit UnionWillow City(701) 366-4508northstarccu.com
The Union BankWilton(701) 734-6316theunionbank.com
Bank ForwardWimbledon(701) 435-2411bankforward.com
First Community Credit UnionWishek(701) 452-2245myfccu.com
Unison BankWishek(701) 452-2314unisonbank.com
Lincoln State BankWyndmere(701) 439-2243lsbhank.com
McIntosh County BankZeeland(701) 423-5616makeitmcb.com
Microlenders
Lake Agassiz Development GroupStatewide(701) 235-1197lakeagassiz.com
CDC Lenders
Dakota Business LendingStatewide(701) 293-8892dakotabusinesslending.com
Central Minnesota Development CompanyCass and Grand Forks County(763) 784-3337cmdcbusinessloans.com
Lake Agassiz Development GroupStatewide(701) 235-1197lakeagassiz.com
Lewis & Clark Development GroupStatewide(701) 667-7600lcdgroup.org
Minnesota Business Finance CorporationStatewide(320) 258-5000mbfc.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are SBA loans and how do they work in North Dakota?
A: SBA loans are government-backed loans provided through approved lenders in North Dakota. The Small Business Administration guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and allowing them to offer more favorable terms to North Dakota small businesses. The lender provides the funds while the SBA guarantees repayment up to a certain percentage, typically 75-85% depending on the program. This structure enables North Dakota entrepreneurs to access capital with lower down payments, longer repayment terms, and competitive interest rates compared to conventional business loans.

Q: What types of SBA loans are available to North Dakota businesses?
A: North Dakota businesses can access various SBA loan programs including:

  • SBA 7(a) loans: The most common program for general business purposes with loans up to $5 million
  • SBA 504 loans: For major fixed asset purchases like real estate or equipment
  • SBA Microloans: Smaller loans up to $50,000 for startups and smaller businesses
  • SBA Express loans: Faster approval process with loans up to $500,000
  • SBA Disaster loans: Special assistance for businesses affected by declared disasters

Q: What are the minimum requirements to qualify for an SBA loan in North Dakota?
A: To qualify for an SBA loan in North Dakota, businesses typically need:

  • For-profit operation based in North Dakota
  • Owner-occupied (not primarily for investment)
  • Good personal credit (typically 650+ FICO score)
  • Sufficient cash flow to support loan payments
  • No recent bankruptcies, foreclosures, or defaults on government loans
  • Reasonable owner equity investment (typically 10-30% depending on the program)
  • Operating history of at least 2 years (though some lenders work with startups)

Q: How do North Dakota SBA lenders support businesses in the agricultural technology and value-added agriculture sectors?
A: North Dakota’s agricultural heritage has created specialized SBA lending expertise in these sectors. Several North Dakota lenders have developed industry-specific loan packages designed for precision agriculture technology developers, farm equipment innovators, specialty crop processors, and value-added food manufacturers. These lenders understand the unique capital needs, seasonal considerations, and growth trajectories of agricultural businesses and can structure loans accordingly. Some North Dakota SBA lenders coordinate with organizations like the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, the Agricultural Products Utilization Commission, and the North Dakota State University Extension Service to provide comprehensive support. These specialized lending programs have helped strengthen North Dakota’s agricultural innovation ecosystem by financing businesses that complement the state’s robust farming operations, with particular attention to companies developing technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in agricultural production. As North Dakota continues evolving beyond commodity production toward higher-value agricultural products and technologies, these lenders provide crucial capital that helps entrepreneurs transform the state’s agricultural economy while creating new market opportunities for North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.

Q: Are there special SBA loan programs for North Dakota’s energy sector businesses?
A: Yes, North Dakota’s energy leadership has influenced local SBA lending practices. Several North Dakota lenders offer tailored loan packages for energy service companies, equipment suppliers, technology developers, and specialized contractors serving both conventional and renewable energy sectors. These lenders understand the cyclical nature of energy markets and can structure loans to accommodate industry patterns. Some North Dakota SBA lenders coordinate with organizations like the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, the EmPower North Dakota Commission, and the state’s energy research centers to help businesses access both financing and technical assistance. These specialized lending programs have helped strengthen North Dakota’s energy ecosystem by financing businesses that support the state’s oil and gas production while also enabling the growth of renewable energy development. As North Dakota’s energy landscape continues diversifying to include more wind, solar, and other renewable sources alongside its traditional strength in oil and gas, these lenders have developed expertise in helping companies navigate this transition through strategic capital investments that improve resilience and create opportunities throughout the state’s energy economy.

Q: How do North Dakota SBA lenders help businesses in rural communities and small towns?
A: North Dakota’s predominantly rural character has created specialized lending expertise for businesses outside major population centers. Several North Dakota SBA lenders offer industry-specific loan packages designed for main street retailers, service providers, healthcare practices, and manufacturers in the state’s numerous small communities. These lenders understand the unique challenges and opportunities of rural entrepreneurship and can structure loans accordingly. Some North Dakota lenders coordinate with organizations like the Center for Rural Health, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and regional economic development corporations to provide comprehensive support. These specialized lending programs have helped strengthen North Dakota’s rural economies by financing businesses that provide essential services, create local employment, and enhance quality of life in small communities. From grocery stores that ensure food access in remote areas to manufacturing operations that provide stable employment to healthcare practices that improve service availability, these lenders have developed expertise in financing businesses that serve as anchors in their communities. As rural demographics continue evolving, these lenders help entrepreneurs develop innovative business models that address the changing needs of North Dakota’s small towns while creating economic opportunities that help retain population and attract new residents.

Q: Can unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and drone technology businesses in North Dakota access specialized SBA financing?
A: Yes, North Dakota’s leadership in UAS technology benefits from specialized SBA lending expertise. Several North Dakota lenders offer tailored loan packages for drone manufacturers, sensor developers, software companies, service providers, and other businesses in this emerging sector. These lenders understand the unique regulatory considerations, capital needs, and growth trajectories of UAS businesses and can structure loans accordingly. Some North Dakota SBA lenders coordinate with organizations like the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, the Grand Sky UAS Business Park, and the state’s Autonomous Systems research initiatives to provide comprehensive support. These specialized programs have supported North Dakota’s position as a national leader in drone technology by financing businesses that are developing innovative applications for agriculture, energy, infrastructure inspection, and other sectors. From hardware manufacturers to software developers to specialized service providers, these lenders help finance the businesses that are building North Dakota’s reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Drones” while creating high-skill employment opportunities that attract and retain talent in the state. As commercial drone applications continue expanding, these lenders provide crucial capital that helps entrepreneurs navigate this rapidly evolving industry.

Q: How do North Dakota SBA lenders support Native American-owned businesses and tribal enterprises?
A: North Dakota’s significant Native American population has led to specialized lending approaches for Indigenous entrepreneurs and tribal enterprises. Several North Dakota SBA lenders have developed expertise in navigating the unique legal and jurisdictional considerations involved in financing businesses on or near tribal lands. These lenders often coordinate with organizations like the North Dakota Indian Business Alliance, the Native American Development Center, and tribal economic development offices to provide culturally responsive support. Some North Dakota lenders participate in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program and other initiatives specifically designed to support Native-owned businesses. These specialized lending programs align with North Dakota’s commitment to tribal economic development by providing capital access that respects tribal sovereignty while helping Indigenous entrepreneurs leverage their unique cultural knowledge and community connections to create sustainable businesses. From tourism enterprises that showcase tribal heritage to retail operations that serve reservation communities to construction companies that build essential infrastructure, these lenders help finance diverse business ventures that strengthen tribal economies while creating pathways to prosperity for Native American entrepreneurs.

Q: Are there specialized SBA loan programs for North Dakota’s manufacturing and advanced materials businesses?
A: Yes, North Dakota’s growing manufacturing sector has influenced local SBA lending practices. Several North Dakota SBA lenders have developed expertise in financing equipment manufacturers, metal fabricators, food processors, composite materials developers, and other specialized producers. These lenders understand the capital-intensive nature of manufacturing and can structure loans for equipment, facilities, and technology adoption. Some North Dakota lenders coordinate with organizations like Impact Dakota (the state’s manufacturing extension partnership) and the North Dakota Trade Office to provide comprehensive support. These specialized lending programs have helped strengthen North Dakota’s manufacturing competitiveness by financing businesses that are modernizing production processes, implementing automation, and developing specialized products for global markets. From agricultural equipment manufacturers in Fargo to aerospace suppliers in Grand Forks to food processors in rural communities, these lenders help finance manufacturing enterprises that create valuable products while providing stable employment opportunities throughout the state. As North Dakota continues diversifying its economy beyond agriculture and energy, these lenders provide crucial capital that helps manufacturers establish, expand, and innovate in the state.

Q: How do North Dakota SBA lenders support businesses in the tourism and outdoor recreation sectors?
A: North Dakota’s distinctive landscapes and outdoor heritage have created specialized lending expertise for tourism businesses. Several North Dakota SBA lenders offer industry-specific loan packages designed for hotels, restaurants, outfitters, attractions, and other visitor-serving businesses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the International Peace Garden. These lenders understand the seasonal nature of tourism in North Dakota and can structure loans with flexible payment schedules aligned with visitor patterns. Some North Dakota lenders coordinate with organizations like North Dakota Tourism and regional convention and visitors bureaus to provide comprehensive support. These specialized lending programs have helped strengthen North Dakota’s tourism economy by financing businesses that enhance visitor experiences throughout the state’s diverse regions. From lodging properties along the Lewis & Clark Trail to restaurants in historic downtowns to outdoor adventure providers in the Badlands, these lenders have developed expertise in financing hospitality concepts that showcase North Dakota’s distinctive character while creating employment opportunities in communities that benefit from visitor spending. As interest in authentic experiences and outdoor recreation continues growing, these lenders provide crucial capital that helps tourism entrepreneurs develop compelling offerings that attract visitors to explore North Dakota’s natural and cultural treasures.

Q: How do North Dakota SBA lenders support women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs?
A: North Dakota’s strong tradition of female entrepreneurship has influenced local SBA lending practices. Several North Dakota SBA lenders have developed specialized programs focused on expanding capital access for women entrepreneurs throughout the state. These lenders often coordinate with organizations like the North Dakota Women’s Business Center, the Center for Technology & Business, and women’s business networks to provide comprehensive support tailored to women business owners’ needs. Some North Dakota lenders participate in SBA programs specifically designed to increase lending to women-owned businesses. These specialized lending programs align with North Dakota’s above-average rate of female entrepreneurship by providing targeted outreach, mentoring connections, and financing structures that address the unique challenges women business owners may face. From professional service firms to retail operations to manufacturing enterprises, these lenders help finance diverse business ventures led by women entrepreneurs who contribute significantly to North Dakota’s economic vitality. As women continue launching and scaling businesses across sectors from healthcare to technology to agriculture, these lenders have developed expertise in helping female entrepreneurs access the capital needed to grow their businesses and create economic opportunities throughout North Dakota’s communities.

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