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Statement on the closing of Silicon Valley Bank

March 13, 2023 As many of you may have read, last Friday, March 10th, the FDIC closed Silicon Valley Bank due to unique liquidity events they were experiencing. Native American Bank does not have any relationship with Silicon Valley Bank and we do not foresee any development from this situation negatively impacting our day-to-day business […]

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Coronavirus Covid-19 Financial Readiness

Native American Bank is monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 closely and is prepared to support our customers and employees during this time. Our branches remain open and our staff is poised and ready to serve your financial needs. As in the past, you can count on us in times of uncertainty. A reminder: Online eBanking (www.nativeamericanbank.com) and […]

Native American Bank 20th Anniversary Virtual Panel

20th Anniversary Virtual Panel

In 2021 Native American Bank (NAB) celebrated its 20th anniversary and marked the event with a virtual panel. Panelists included Cristina Danforth, Lance Morgan, and Derrick Watchman, all are members of the bank’s Board of Directors or holding company. The panel was moderated by NAB’s President and CEO, Tom Ogaard. Watch this video to learn […]

Bank of America Invests in NAB

We are excited to announce Bank of America has invested in Native American Bancorporation, the holding company of Native American Bank, for a 4.9% ownership stake. We are thrilled to welcome Bank of America to support our efforts to deliver financial resources that help sustain economic opportunities in the communities we serve. The pandemic took […]

Native American Bank, N.A. Celebrates 20th Anniversary

2021 marks our 20th Anniversary for Native American Bank. On October 29, 2001 Native American Bankcorporation purchased Blackfeet National Bank, which at that time was an $18-million-asset institution. The acquired bank restructured and became Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB). Fast forward 20 years, and NAB is proud to be continuing the work of one of […]

Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB) And Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) Stand In Solidarity With Black Communities.

Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and the only national American Indian owned community development bank in the country. We prioritize providing quality banking and financial services to communities that have been historically underserved and impacted by systematic bias. As a member of the Community Development Bankers Association […]

Native American Bank Helps Tule River Tribe of California Break Ground for Uniquely Financed Affordable Housing Complex

Native American Bank Helps Tule River Tribe of California Break Ground for Uniquely Financed Affordable Housing Complex

DENVER, Jan. 21, 2020 – Denver-based Native American Bank, N.A. this month helped the Tule River Indian Tribe of California-s San Joaquin Valley break ground on an affordable housing complex capitalizing on unique financing through Native American Bank, in an important step toward addressing the affordable housing crisis that runs through Indian Country and the […]

Native American Bank Receives Coveted Bank Enterprise Award

Native American Bank Receives Coveted Bank Enterprise Award

The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through their Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund, announced that Native American Bank received a coveted Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) for their lending activity in distressed areas of Indian Country. The award in the amount of $245,547, the highest amount given to any financial institution, will be used to […]

Native American Bank Honored for Innovative Financing Bringing Much-Needed Grocery Store to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

Native American Bank Honored for Innovative Financing Bringing Much-Needed Grocery Store to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians

DENVER, Colo., May 1, 2019 — A community anchor grocery store for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in rural Northern Minnesota, with financing led by Denver’s Native American Bank, has won a prestigious innovation award from a leading tribal professional group. The Native American Financial Officers Association (NAFOA) awarded Red Lake and its […]

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Native American Bank to Close their Rocky Boys Loan Production Office

Box Elder, Montana – Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB) has vacated their Loan Production office in Box Elder, MT due to significant problems with the integrity of the building that impeded the banks’ ability to provide services to the community. The Business Development Representative has not been able to occupy the building since September 20, […]