Merchants Bank in North Dakota vs the state
7.3%Denial rate-4.12 pts vs state
8.6%Decision denial rate-5.15 pts vs state
78.1%Origination rate+8.36 pts vs state
6.34%Median rate-0.16 pts vs state
0.06Rate spread (pts)-0.18 pts vs state
$120kMedian applicant income
32Loans originated
3Denied
Trend in North Dakota
| Year | Applications | Originated | Denial rate | Median rate | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 14 | 21.1% | 6.65% | #92 |
| 2024 | 28 | 23 | 10.7% | 6.53% | #82 |
| 2025 | 41 | 32 | 7.3% | 6.34% | #79 |
What Merchants Bank lends in North Dakota
By loan purpose
By loan type
Why it denied North Dakota applicants
Where in North Dakota
Counties with the most Merchants Bank applications in 2025.
| County | Applications | Originated | Denied | Denial rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks County | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| McLean County | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dickey County | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Cass County | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Burleigh County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Pembina County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mercer County | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Williams County | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ransom County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Towner County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
Other large lenders in North Dakota
| Lender | Grade | Applications | Denial rate | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate City Bank | C | 3,106 | 11.3% | 6.65% |
| First International Bank & Trust | B | 1,112 | 4.0% | 6.63% |
| United Shore Financial Services | B | 881 | 7.5% | 6.25% |
| Rocket Mortgage | C | 827 | 21.6% | 6.63% |
| Bell Bank | A | 806 | 7.7% | 6.99% |
| First Community Credit Union | B | 675 | 7.1% | 6.49% |
| Capital | C | 646 | 3.7% | 7.00% |
| TOWN AND COUNTRY Credit Union | B | 571 | 2.1% | 6.25% |
| Mortgage Research Center | C | 500 | 13.6% | 6.25% |
| Fairway Independent Mortgage | B | 497 | 3.0% | 6.40% |
Frequently asked questions
North Dakota: 41 applications in 2025, of which 32 were originated and 3 denied.
7.3% of all applications, or 8.6% of the applications it actually decided on. The North Dakota statewide average across all lenders was 11.4%.
The median rate on loans Merchants Bank originated in North Dakota in 2025 was 6.34%, against a statewide median of 6.50%.
About this data. Figures are Merchants Bank's own HMDA filing for properties located in North Dakota, 2025. The grade is national; state-level figures are shown for context and are not separately graded. Methodology