Austin was the first location to be opened in 1958 when Sterling State Bank was founded, making it our oldest location. Sterling State Bank has been providing consumer and commercial banking services to Austin, MN and the southeast MN area for over 50 years. Our experienced Personal Bankers and mortgage Lenders can help with any of your banking needs from home mortgages to business cash management services. Customer Service is at the heart of what we do and we work hard to be your local community bank. While we offer a full range of financial solutions for both you and your business, small business is our business.