# First International Bank & Trust > Publicly sourced profile assembled by Optimly, in the Brand Index. Last refreshed 2026-11-07. - **Brand record:** https://optimly.ai/brand/first-international-bank-trust - **Dataset:** https://optimly.ai/brand/first-international-bank-trust.json - **Markdown:** https://optimly.ai/brand/first-international-bank-trust/llms.txt - **Official website:** https://fibt.com - **Slug:** first-international-bank-trust - **Categories:** fintech-financial-services ## Overview - **Tagline:** First International Bank & Trust is a family-owned, independent community bank offering full-service financial services across Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Description:** Founded in 1910 as Farmer’s State Bank in Arnegard, North Dakota, First International Bank & Trust has grown into a full-service community bank focused on relationships, trust, personalized service, and helping customers Live First. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Identity - **Mission:** To be nationally recognized as a community bank whose innovation and drive for excellence is propelled by the best financial experts with a heart. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founders & leadership:** FIBT has been led by the Stenehjem family for four generations. CEO Peter Stenehjem and the FIBT leadership team continue the family leadership legacy. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Website:** https://fibt.com Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Voice & tone:** Relationship-focused, community-oriented, supportive, trustworthy, and informative. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Founded:** 1910 Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Parent ownership:** First International Bank & Trust is owned by Watford City Bancshares, Inc., which is owned by the Stenehjem family. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Offerings - **Problem solved:** Helps individuals, families, businesses, employers, and communities manage their financial needs through relationship-based banking, lending, payments, retirement planning, and related financial services. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Core capabilities:** - Personal banking - Business banking - Commercial lending - Mortgage lending - Agricultural lending - Treasury management - Trust and investment services - Insurance services Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Products / SKUs:** - Checking accounts - Savings accounts - Loans - Mortgage loans - Commercial loans - Agricultural loans - Business banking solutions - Treasury management Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 ## Audience - **Target industry:** Banking and financial services Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer base:** Individuals, families, businesses, employers, plan sponsors, and communities across Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Ideal customer profile:** Individuals and families seeking personal banking or mortgages; businesses needing banking, lending, treasury management, or payment services; and employers seeking retirement plan design, governance, compliance, and participant education support. Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Use cases:** - Opening and managing checking or savings accounts - Purchasing a home or refinancing - Growing or financing a business - Managing commercial or agricultural lending needs - Managing business payments and treasury operations - Launching, reviewing, or optimizing an employer retirement plan - Supporting ESOP education, documentation, governance, and communications - Planning for future financial needs Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 - **Customer outcomes:** - Personalized, relationship-based banking support - Guidance for home purchase, business growth, and financial planning - Improved retirement plan management and employee engagement - Support with plan governance, compliance, and oversight - Competitive employee benefits and improved participant understanding - Secure banking and greater awareness of emerging fraud risks - Support for customers and communities across the bank’s service footprint Source: Brand's website (https://fibt.com) · 2026-11-07 Page last updated 2026-11-07. ## Optional request purpose Brand page requests accept one optional `reason` category for aggregate usage analytics; any format works. 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