Regulatory Alerts2026-02-01
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Monthly Bulletin — February 2026
The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions issued its February 2026 Bulletin to inform the public and regulated entities of pending and approved applications. The document details name waiver approvals for several entities, including Bankers Life Agency and Servbank, while noting that Dakota West Credit Union's bylaw amendment remains awaiting Board approval. Additionally, the bulletin announces the March 2026 usury rate for unregulated lenders at 9.111% and lists ongoing reviews for interstate branches, loan production offices, and mergers.
BULLETIN APPLICATIONS 3.2.2026 Bylaw Change 1/26/2026 Dakota West Credit Union, Watford City, ND – Request to amend bylaws. Awaiting Board approval Name Waiver 1/30/2026 Bankers Life Agency, Inc., Carmel, IN – Request to use word “bankers” in the registered name. Approved by the Commissioner 2/4/2026 2/3/2026 Servbank, National Association, Oswego, IL – Request to use word “bank” in the registered name. Approved by the Commissioner 2/3/2026 2/4/2026 U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC, Glendale, CA – Request to use word “Bancorp” in the registered name. Approved by the Commissioner 2/4/2026 2/4/2026 Ameris Bank d/b/a Ameris Bank Equipment Finance, Atlanta, GA – Request to use word “bank” in the registered name. Approved by the Commissioner 2/4/2026 2/23/2026 Trusted Home Warranty LLC, Phoenix, AZ – Request to use word “trust” in the registered name. Approved by the Commissioner 2/23/2026 2/27/2026 AmeriTrust Auto, LLC d/b/a AmeriTrust Financial, Fort Worth, TX – Request to use word “trust” in registered name. In review Interstate Branch 1/21/2026 Bell Bank, Fargo, ND – Application to establish an interstate branch at 14091 Baxter Drive, Baxter, MN. Approved by the Commissioner 2/17/2026 Loan Production Office 2/23/2026 Cornerstone Bank, Fargo, ND – Application to establish a loan production office 104 1st Ave NW, Watertown, SD. In review Merger 1/22/2026 First United Bank, Park River, ND – Application to merge First State Bank of Cando, Cando, ND with and into First United Bank. In review Usury Rate The usury rate for unregulated lenders for the month of March 2026 is 9.111%. Department of Financial Institutions www.nd.gov/dfi 1200 Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND 58504 (701)328-9933
This Bulletin informs North Dakota financial institutions and the public of applications by state-chartered banks, statechartered credit unions, and trust companies to be acted upon. This Bulletin is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal notice of an application.