DICKINSON, N.D.  – Bravera Bank is named number 3 of the top 10 Agriculture lenders for community banks with more than $1B in assets in this month's issue of Independent Banker, the award-winning magazine of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and the number-one source for community banking news.

“Community banks are pillars of their communities and work hard every day to serve the unique needs of their local customers,” ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said. “These top lenders should take pride in this recognition, knowing that their work makes a positive impact in helping their communities flourish.”

The July issue of Independent Banker highlights how these top agriculture, commercial, and consumer and mortgage loan producers are navigating the evolving economic environment while meeting the needs of their customers. This year's standout performers have demonstrated remarkable flexibility and ingenuity while maintaining strong community ties that have contributed to their success and strong, prosperous communities.

"We appreciate this recognition by ICBA Independent Banker, which acknowledges the value of relationship banking," said Ryan Beck, Chief Operating Officer of Bravera Bank. "We're proud to make a difference in driving prosperity to our customers.”

Using FDIC data for 2023, Independent Banker calculated a lender score out of 100 for each community bank. The score combines the average of the bank's percentile rank for lending concentration and loan growth in each lending category over the past year, adjusted for loan charge-offs at certain percentile thresholds.

This year’s standout performers are featured in the July issue of Independent Banker magazine.