268 SBA loans worth $135.2M went to businesses in Fargo, ND between October 2021 and June 2026, from 48 lenders. Bravera Bank made the most, 37 loans. The median loan was $250,000, compared with $258,000 across North Dakota, and retail was the most financed industry.
| # | Lender | Loans | Approved | Median loan | To startups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bravera Bank Bank · Dickinson, ND | 37 | $4.4M | $50,000 | 30% |
| 2 | Dakota Business Lending Certified development company · Fargo, ND | 29 | $22.5M | $506,000 | 14% |
| 3 | Lake Agassiz Certified Development Certified development company · Fargo, ND | 21 | $15.4M | $645,000 | 10% |
| 4 | Old National Bank Bank · Evansville, IN | 18 | $11.0M | $448,000 | 50% |
| 5 | Choice Financial Group Bank · Fargo, ND | 15 | $5.4M | $250,000 | 40% |
| 6 | Starion Bank Bank · Bismarck, ND | 15 | $1.9M | $100,000 | 87% |
| 7 | Aspire Bank Bank · Fargo, ND | 14 | $6.8M | $212,500 | 29% |
| 8 | Midwest Business Finance Certified development company · St. Cloud, MN | 13 | $14.0M | $629,000 | 15% |
| 9 | Town and Country CU Credit union · Minot, ND | 13 | $3.4M | $200,000 | 46% |
| 10 | Bell Bank Bank · Fargo, ND | 11 | $3.1M | $200,000 | 45% |
| 11 | Cornerstone Bank Bank · Fargo, ND | 7 | $3.7M | $400,000 | 43% |
| 12 | First Western Bank & Trust Bank · Minot, ND | 7 | $3.3M | $350,000 | 71% |
| 13 | U.S. Bank Bank · Cincinnati, OH | 6 | $544K | $25,000 | 67% |
| 14 | Alerus Financial Bank · Grand Forks, ND | 5 | $4.7M | $307,500 | 40% |
| 15 | Huntington National Bank Bank · Columbus, OH | 5 | $1.1M | $264,000 | 80% |
| Industry | Loans | Share | Median loan | Most active lender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 42 | $250,000 | Dakota Business Lending | |
| Construction | 36 | $200,000 | Bravera Bank | |
| Other services (repair, personal care) | 34 | $300,000 | Bell Bank | |
| Professional and technical services | 30 | $191,500 | Starion Bank | |
| Health care and social assistance | 27 | $275,000 | Old National Bank | |
| Restaurants and hotels | 21 | $547,000 | Old National Bank | |
| Manufacturing | 19 | $514,000 | Choice Financial Group | |
| Administrative and support services | 17 | $140,300 | Bravera Bank |