Regulatory Alerts2026-05-01
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Monthly Bulletin — May 2026
The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions issued its May 2026 Bulletin to inform state-chartered banks, credit unions, and trust companies of pending and approved regulatory applications. The document details specific actions including approved changes of control for United Valley Bank, facility closures, interstate branch establishments, and name waivers. Additionally, it announces the usury rate for unregulated lenders for June 2026 as 9.070%.
BULLETIN APPLICATIONS 6.1.2026 Amendment to Articles 5/26/2026 United Valley Bank, Cavalier, ND – Request to amend Articles of Incorporation. In review Branch 5/27/2026 Heartland Trust Company, Fargo, ND – Request to establish a trust branch at 2601 12th Ave S, Fargo, ND. In review Bylaw Change 3/30/2026 First Community Credit Union, Jamestown, ND – Request to amend bylaws. In review Change of Control 3/31/2026 First Holding Company of Cavalier, Inc., Cavalier, ND – Change of Control Application for Barbara J. Mayo 2020 GST Trust to join the Mayo Family Shareholder Group, a group acting in concert that controls United Valley Bank, Cavalier ND. Approved by the Commissioner 5/13/2026 5/12/2026 First Holding Company of Cavalier, Inc., Cavalier, ND – Change of Control Application for Robert J. Mahar to join the Mahar Family Shareholder Group, a group acting in concert, which collectively controls more than 10 percent of the shares of the company. First Holding Company of Cavalier, Inc. is the parent company of United Valley Bank, Cavalier, ND. In comment period Facility Closure 3/24/2026 First United Bank, Park River, ND – Application to close facility located at 407 5th Ave, Cando, ND. Approved by the Commissioner 5/5/2026 Field of Membership Expansion 5/14/2026 Railway Credit Union, Mandan, ND – Application to expand Field of Membership to include First Responders. Awaiting Board decision Interstate Branch 4/20/2026 Cornerstone Bank, Fargo, ND – Application to establish an interstate branch at 3307 7th Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD. In comment period 3/17/2026 Cornerstone Bank, Fargo, ND – Application to establish an interstate branch at 104 1st Ave NW, Watertown, SD. Approved by the Commissioner 5/5/2026 Name Waiver 5/26/2026 The Just Trust for Education, Durham, NC – Request to use the word “Trust” in the registered trade name. Approved by the Commissioner 5/28/2026 5/06/2026 First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, NC – Request to use the words “Bank” and “Trust” in the registered trade name. Approved by the Commissioner 5/12/2026 Relocate Main Office 5/1/2026 Western State Bank, Devils Lake, ND – Application to temporarily relocate its main office from 110 Fourth Street SE, Devils Lake, to 508 College Drive South, Devils Lake. Approved by the Commissioner 5/29/2026 Usury Rate The usury rate for unregulated lenders for the month of June 2026 is 9.070%. 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.