RANKING ·
Fastest commercial and industrial (C&I) loan growth in North Dakota
24 of 60 banks in North Dakota that filed for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 are ranked. C&I loans of at least $25 million a year earlier; probable mergers left out. Institutions with equal values share a rank. Source: FDIC quarterly financial data.
| Rank | Institution | Headquarters | C&I loans, change over 12 months | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Western Bank | Bowman, ND | +56.1% | $416 million |
| 2 | Banknorth | Arthur, ND | +25.9% | $694 million |
| 3 | Bravera Bank | Dickinson, ND | +19.2% | $3.8 billion |
| 4 | Dakota Community Bank & Trust N.A. | Hebron, ND | +18.7% | $1.4 billion |
| 5 | Bell Bank | Fargo, ND | +17.7% | $15.2 billion |
| 6 | Cornerstone Bank | Fargo, ND | +17.7% | $1.9 billion |
| 7 | United Valley Bank | Cavalier, ND | +16.0% | $752 million |
| 8 | First United Bank | Park River, ND | +11.9% | $811 million |
| 9 | First International Bank and Trust | Watford City, ND | +10.9% | $6.2 billion |
| 10 | Gate City Bank | Fargo, ND | +10.5% | $4.0 billion |
| 11 | Western State Bank | Devils Lake, ND | +8.5% | $2.5 billion |
| 12 | First State Bank & Trust | Williston, ND | +8.1% | $543 million |
| 13 | First Western Bank and Trust | Minot, ND | +7.8% | $2.4 billion |
| 14 | Kirkwood Bank and Trust Company | Bismarck, ND | +7.6% | $351 million |
| 15 | American State Bank & Trust Company of Williston | Williston, ND | +5.6% | $643 million |
| 16 | Border Bank | Fargo, ND | +4.7% | $1.1 billion |
| 17 | Alerus Financial N.A. | Grand Forks, ND | -1.0% | $5.3 billion |
| 18 | First State Bank | Buxton, ND | -1.9% | $424 million |
| 19 | Starion Bank | Bismarck, ND | -5.5% | $2.1 billion |
| 20 | Choice Financial Group | Fargo, ND | -8.0% | $6.4 billion |
| 21 | Bank Forward | Fargo, ND | -9.0% | $1.1 billion |
| 22 | Kodabank | Drayton, ND | -16.1% | $560 million |
| 23 | The Goose River Bank | Mayville, ND | -23.5% | $173 million |
| 24 | Security First Bank of North Dakota | New Salem, ND | -24.0% | $293 million |
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