#1American Federal Bank
Based in Fargo, ND
SBA Lenders in Fargo, ND
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Fargo, ND are American Federal Bank, Bell Bank and Cornerstone Bank. We list 45 SBA lenders serving Fargo, ND. 30 of the providers shown match an active record from U.S. Small Business Administration, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
SBA Lenders serving Fargo, ND (Cass County). 45 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 10 ranked SBA lenders for Fargo
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Federal Bank | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fargo, ND | (701) 461-5900 |
| 2 | Bell Bank | Lender on 166 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fargo, ND | (701) 298-2240 |
| 3 | Cornerstone Bank | Lender on 11 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fargo, ND | (701) 364-9630 |
| 4 | Dakota Business Lending | Lender on 132 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fargo, ND | (701) 293-8892 |
| 5 | Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company | Lender on 32 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fargo, ND | (701) 235-1197 |
| 6 | Choice Financial Group | Lender on 100 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | ND | — |
| 7 | Aspire Bank | Lender on 12 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | ND | — |
| 8 | Northwestern Bank, National Association | Lender on 7 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Dilworth, MN (6 mi) | — |
| 9 | Red River State Bank | Lender on 6 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Halstad, MN (34 mi) | (218) 456-2187 |
| 10 | First State Bank | Lender on 3 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Buxton, ND (53 mi) | (701) 847-2600 |
#2Bell Bank
Based in Fargo, ND#3Cornerstone Bank
Based in Fargo, ND#4Dakota Business Lending
Based in Fargo, ND#5Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company
Based in Fargo, ND#6Choice Financial Group
Serves this area from ND#7Aspire Bank
Serves this area from ND#8Northwestern Bank, National Association
Serves this area from Dilworth, MN (6 mi)#9Red River State Bank
Serves this area from Halstad, MN (34 mi)#10First State Bank
Serves this area from Buxton, ND (53 mi)
20 more providers serving this area
- Alerus Financial, National Association, Grand Forks, ND (74 mi)
- Glenwood State Bank Incorporated, Glenwood, MN (109 mi)
- Dacotah Bank, Aberdeen, SD (125 mi)
- Granite Bank, Cold Spring, MN (151 mi)
- BankVista, Sartell, MN (154 mi)
- Midwest Business Finance Corporation, St. Cloud, MN (156 mi)
- Starion Bank, Bismarck, ND (188 mi)
- Capital Credit Union, Bismarck, ND (188 mi)
- Lewis & Clark Certified Development Company, Mandan, ND (193 mi)
- Central Minnesota Development Company, Andover, MN (204 mi)
- Bridgewater Bank, St. Louis Park, MN (215 mi)
- Frandsen Bank and Trust, Arden Hills, MN (215 mi)
- First Children's Finance, Minneapolis, MN (215 mi)
- Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Sioux Falls, SD (227 mi)
- Platinum Bank, Oakdale, MN (228 mi)
- First Western Bank & Trust, Minot, ND (229 mi)
- Town and Country CU, Minot, ND (229 mi)
- Levo Federal Credit Union, Sioux Falls, SD (230 mi)
- Bravera Bank, Dickinson, ND (282 mi)
- First Internet Bank of Indiana, Fishers, IN (722 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBA lenders serve Fargo?
We list 45 SBA lenders serving Fargo, ND: 5 based there and 40 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which SBA lenders serve Fargo?
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Fargo, ND are American Federal Bank, Bell Bank, Cornerstone Bank, Dakota Business Lending and Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which SBA lenders serving Fargo are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: American Federal Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Bell Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Cornerstone Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Dakota Business Lending (U.S. Small Business Administration) and Lake Agassiz Certified Development Company (U.S. Small Business Administration), and 5 more on this page. Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What is the difference between SBA 7(a) and 504 loans?
SBA 7(a) loans fund many purposes, from working capital to acquisitions. SBA 504 loans pair a bank with a Certified Development Company to finance real estate and major equipment.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .