SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Bismarck, ND
Which lenders fund Bismarck-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with North Dakota: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Bismarck area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Bismarck metropolitan area, wherever the lender is headquartered. National SBA lenders that fund here are included.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Business Lending | 83 | $58.5M | $705K | not reported |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark Certified Development Company | 61 | $46.0M | $754K | not reported |
| 3 | Capital CU | 166 | $21.3M | $128K | 0.60% |
| 4 | First Western Bank & Trust | 75 | $16.0M | $214K | 0.00% |
| 5 | Starion Bank | 95 | $12.2M | $128K | 0.00% |
| 6 | Choice Financial Group | 51 | $11.1M | $218K | 0.00% |
| 7 | The Union Bank | 40 | $10.6M | $266K | 0.00% |
| 8 | BNC National Bank | 22 | $7.0M | $318K | 0.00% |
| 9 | Security First Bank of North Dakota | 18 | $6.0M | $331K | not reported |
| 10 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 14 | $5.9M | $424K | not reported |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Bismarck compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Bismarck area | $125K ▼ 25.9% | 19.2% ▼ 6.2 pts |
| North Dakota | $169K | 25.3% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Bismarck
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 89 | $58.1M |
| Retail Trade | 96 | $34.6M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 81 | $26.4M |
| Construction | 122 | $22.2M |
| Manufacturing | 46 | $20.6M |
| Other Services | 62 | $19.5M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 57 | $17.5M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 54 | $14.3M |
SBA lending in Bismarck by year
Geography, precisely
"Bismarck area" here means the Bismarck, ND metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Burleigh County, ND; Morton County, ND; Oliver County, ND. Loans are placed by the SBA's recorded project county, which can differ from a borrower's mailing address. Counts are SBA 7(a) and 504 funded loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31. See the methodology.