Viking Bank National Association

This is a financial institution that provides SBA loans and small business financing options to support local entrepreneurs and growing businesses in the region.

It's recommended to schedule an appointment to ensure dedicated assistance, but walk-ins are also welcome during business hours.

Viking Bank operates with varying hours by location and type of service. Alexandria: Monday–Friday, Lobby 8:30–5:00, Drive-Through 7:30–5:30; Saturday, Lobby 8:30–12:00, Drive-Through 8:00–12:00. Ashby: Monday–Friday, Lobby 9:00–3:30, Drive-Through 8:00–5:00; Saturday, Lobby 8:00–11:00, Drive-Through 8:00–11:00. Brandon: Monday–Friday, Lobby 8:30–4:30; Saturday closed. Confirm specific hours for your branch with Viking Bank.

There are fees associated with loan processing and closing, which will be detailed during the application process.

This service is primarily available to small business owners in the region, with some restrictions based on eligibility criteria.

A minimum personal credit score of 620 is generally required for loan eligibility.

The underwriting process typically takes between 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the completeness of your application and documentation.

Yes, Viking Bank is open on Saturdays at most locations. Alexandria and Ashby branches offer both drive-through and lobby services on Saturdays, though hours are reduced. Brandon is closed Saturday. Confirm Saturday hours for your specific location with Viking Bank.

Viking Bank National Association is located in Minnesota — see the contact card for the full address. Most bank locations offer free on-site or nearby street parking for visitors. For exact directions, the entrance, and accessible parking, use the listed address or call ahead and staff can point you to visitor spaces.

This page is an independent directory listing for Viking Bank National Association, an SBA-participating bank. It is maintained by SBA Lenders USA to help borrowers compare lenders — not by Viking Bank National Association itself, which runs its own lending under its own ownership. If you work at Viking Bank National Association, you can claim this listing from this page to manage it.

The core details for Viking Bank National Association — name, location, contact, and lender type — are compiled from public records and reviewed periodically. Rates, programs, credit policies, and hours change often and are not guaranteed here, so always confirm the latest terms directly with Viking Bank National Association before applying. If you represent Viking Bank National Association, claim this listing to keep its information up to date.

You can reach Viking Bank National Association by phone at (320) 762-0236 or online at viking.bank — the details are in the contact card on this page. For SBA loans specifically, ask for their business lending or SBA department. Treat this directory page as a starting point and confirm hours and contact details with Viking Bank National Association before relying on them.

Based on its approved SBA loans, Viking Bank National Association most often finances businesses in general retail, construction & contractors, restaurants & food service, and manufacturing. This reflects Viking Bank National Association's real SBA 7(a) and 504 lending history rather than a stated policy — it can still consider other industries and sets its own current preferences, so confirm with Viking Bank National Association which sectors it actively lends to before you apply.

SBA Express offers lines of credit and term loans up to $500,000 with a faster turnaround than standard 7(a) loans. Whether Viking Bank National Association participates in SBA Express depends on its specific SBA lending authority. Contact Viking Bank National Association and ask if it offers SBA Express and what the current limits and terms look like for your situation.

SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status lets a lender approve loans in-house without sending each one to the SBA first, which usually means faster decisions. Many established banks hold PLP status, but it varies by institution. Viking Bank National Association can confirm its current PLP standing — ask before you apply if speed matters to you.

The SBA does fund start-ups, but many traditional lenders prefer at least two years of operating history and may ask newer ventures for a larger equity injection or stronger collateral. Viking Bank National Association's appetite for start-ups is set by its own credit policy. If you are early-stage or pre-revenue, ask Viking Bank National Association directly whether it considers start-up loans.

For SBA 7(a) and 504 commercial real estate loans, borrowers typically contribute around 10% to 20% as a down payment or equity injection, depending on the property and the deal. Exact requirements vary with your credit, the business, and the lender's policy. Ask Viking Bank National Association what down payment it expects for your specific commercial real estate purchase.

SBA 7(a) loans with terms under 15 years generally carry no prepayment penalty, while longer real estate loans can have one in the early years. Short-term working capital lines often have no penalty, but terms vary by lender. Review your loan agreement and ask Viking Bank National Association to spell out any prepayment penalties before you sign.

SBA loans can be used for a partner or owner buyout, including buying out an existing equity partner, when the deal is structured to meet SBA rules — for example, the remaining owner generally must stay actively involved. Approval depends on the specifics, so discuss your buyout plan with Viking Bank National Association to confirm it qualifies and how to document it.

A past personal bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify you from an SBA loan. Lenders look at how long ago it was discharged, the circumstances, and how your credit has recovered since. Viking Bank National Association weighs this case by case under its own policy, so be upfront about your history and ask Viking Bank National Association how it evaluates prior bankruptcies.