Commercial Loan Direct (CLD) provides commercial real estate loans in the state of North Dakota. Current commercial loan rates in North Dakota range from 5% to 12.95%, depending on the loan program. CLD is a national commercial mortgage banker offering aggressively priced programs and superb service. CLD originates loans for its parent company CLD Financial which provides a wide variety of lending vehicles. Our company is currently targeting owner occupied and investment properties over $1 Million in the state of ND.
Note: The commercial mortgage rates displayed in this website should be used as a guideline and do not represent a commitment to lend. Commercial Loan Direct and CLD Financial, LLC are not liable for any commercial mortgage interest rate or data entry errors that might affect the displayed commercial loan rates. Commercial loan rates may change at any time and without notice.
The types of mortgages available for these types of properties are Conventional, CMBS / Conduit, Insurance, and Agency (FHA / HUD and USDA) products. Bridge and/or Construction mortgages are also available on a case-by-case basis in order to reposition, stabilize or construct buildings. Commercial real estate investment properties can include office, retail, industrial/warehouse, self-storage, healthcare (medical office, skilled nursing facility, memory care, hospitals), hospitality, (hotel, motel, resort), and mixed use.
Owner-Occupied commercial real estate properties in which the owner occupies at least 50% of the premises and can include office, retail, industrial/warehouse, self-storage, healthcare (medical office, skilled nursing facility, memory care, hospital), hospitality (hotel, motel, resort), mixed use, or any other type of commercial property. The types of mortgages available for owner-occupied buildings include Conventional, Insurance, and Agency programs including FHA / HUD, SBA, and USDA. Construction mortgages are also available on a case-by-case basis in order to develop or reposition a property for the owner's use.
North Dakota’s commercial lending market is small, conservative, and relationship-driven. Capital is available primarily through community and regional banks, with underwriting focused on cash-flow reliability, borrower strength, and market stability. Lenders favor proven operators and essential-use properties over speculative or highly leveraged strategies.
Owner-occupied properties are among the most lender-friendly transactions in North Dakota, particularly when backed by established local businesses with consistent operating history.
Industrial, warehouse, and energy-support properties tied to agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and energy services can underwrite well when tenancy and operations are stable.
Essential retail and service properties (medical offices, grocery-anchored centers, fuel stations, professional services) are viewed favorably due to steady local demand.
Stabilized multifamily can finance when occupancy and collections are solid, especially workforce housing in core markets.
Office properties are underwritten cautiously, especially older buildings or assets in smaller cities with limited tenant depth.
Value-add and transitional deals face tighter leverage and higher equity requirements, particularly when reliant on aggressive lease-up or rent growth assumptions.
Hospitality is financeable but conservative underwriting applies due to seasonality and exposure to energy and agricultural cycles.
Fargo: The most lender-active market, with stronger appetite for owner-occupied, industrial, and stabilized multifamily properties.
Bismarck: Supported by government employment, with consistent but conservative lending activity.
Western North Dakota: Lending is closely tied to energy activity; lenders emphasize borrower liquidity and downside protection.
Secondary and rural markets: Financing is highly relationship-driven, with conservative leverage and focus on essential-use properties.
Community and regional banks dominate commercial lending. Local relationships, deposits, and borrower reputation play a major role in approvals.
Credit unions can be competitive for owner-occupied and smaller-balance loans.
National and institutional lenders participate selectively, typically for larger, stabilized assets in primary markets.
Market size and liquidity are central underwriting considerations.
Economic concentration, particularly energy and agriculture, is closely reviewed.
Expense realism, including utilities and maintenance in harsh climates, is stressed in lender models.
A strong North Dakota loan request typically includes conservative leverage, stable historical NOI, strong guarantors, and a straightforward business plan.
Deals built on aggressive assumptions or rapid repositioning strategies tend to struggle.
North Dakota is a capital-available but conservative lending market. Owner-occupied, industrial, stabilized multifamily, and essential-use properties offer the clearest paths to financing, while office, hospitality, and speculative projects face tighter underwriting.
We are proud to be serving the state of North Dakota. Here are our commercial loan statistics for this state.
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Commercial loan direct provides services in the following North Dakota cities. Please note we may be able to provide services in other cities as well by request. Rates are dependent on the market in your locale, feel free to use the provided North Dakota economic reports to get a better understanding of your market.
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