Skip to main content
bank

Border Bank

Fargo, ND · Est. 1972 · Website ↗
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

Border Bank is a bank based in Fargo, North Dakota, established in 1972, with $1.1 billion in total assets across 11 branches. By Trust Grade it ranks 36th of 60 banks we track in North Dakota. Its capital ratio of 8.8% trails most similarly sized banks (20th percentile), versus a North Dakota median of 9.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.13% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Border Bank appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.1B
$1B–10B institution
Deposits
$915.7M
Branches
11
Capital ratio
8.8%
Bottom 20% of $1B–10B peers · North Dakota median 9.5%
Return on assets
1.1%
Bottom 42% of $1B–10B peers · North Dakota median 1.32%
Rank in North Dakota
#36
of 60 banks

How Border Bank compares to North Dakota peers

Capital ratio
Bottom 20% of $1B–10B peers
Border Bank
8.8%
North Dakota median
9.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 42% of $1B–10B peers
Border Bank
1.1%
North Dakota median
1.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Border Bank

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.13%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Border Bank over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Branch locations (11)

  • 1528 Highway 59 S, Thief River Falls, MN 56701
  • 1083 3rd St Nw, Roseau, MN 56751
  • 4530 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
  • 150 Hill Ave S, Middle River, MN 56737
  • 202 N Main St, Badger, MN 56714
  • 605 Main St W, Baudette, MN 56623
  • 9950 Foley Blvd Nw, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
  • 3203 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
  • 123 Main St S, Clearbrook, MN 56634
  • 1414 Highway 71, International Falls, MN 56649
  • 133 Main St N, Greenbush, MN 56726

Are deposits at Border Bank insured?

Yes. Border Bank is an FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #20776). Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Border Bank: frequently asked questions

Is Border Bank a good bank?

Border Bank earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.13%).

Is Border Bank FDIC-insured?

Yes. Border Bank is a FDIC-insured bank (FDIC certificate #20776). Deposits are protected up to the standard FDIC limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Border Bank?

Border Bank holds $1.1 billion in total assets, ranking 36th of 60 banks we track in North Dakota. It operates 11 branches.

Does Border Bank have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Border Bank appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a bank of this size.

Similar Banks

Bank Forward
bank · Fargo, ND · $1.2B assets
American Federal Bank
bank · Fargo, ND · $764M assets
First United Bank
bank · Park River, ND · $740M assets
Dakota Community Bank & Trust, National Association
bank · Hebron, ND · $1.4B assets
United Valley Bank
bank · Cavalier, ND · $723M assets
Banknorth
bank · Arthur, ND · $669M assets

Financial data from FDIC call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

From the Blog

View all guides →