Independent Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Far more than any other issue, regulatory compliance is the biggest challenge community bankers experienced in 2015, with 43 percent naming it as such in ICBA’s State of the Community Banking Industry survey. First Security, a $180 million-asset community bank in New Salem, N.D., Fearful of mistakes. And Center, N.D.,

North Dakota 70

North Dakota Community Bank Community Compliance 70

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Although First State Bank & Trust serves a relatively rural market in northwestern North Dakota, the community bank is seeing a younger demographic and even older customers who are becoming more comfortable with technology and like the convenience of digital loans. Banks also are realizing efficiencies from automation.

Lending 91

Lending Community Bank Community North Dakota 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Randy Newman, Alerus Financial – For 40 years, Newman guided Alerus out of a flooding disaster in North Dakota to the creation of a diverse financial powerhouse focused on banking, mortgage, wealth management, and retirement services.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216