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b1BANK is a community bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded in 2006 by former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer. Operating as a subsidiary of Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST), b1BANK serves entrepreneurs and small businesses across Louisiana and Texas with commercial and personal banking products.
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SBA 7(a) Acquisition Loan Data As Of December 31, 2025
Last 12 Months
Last 3 Years
YoY Growth
no activity
As Of December 31, 2025
Median
$297K
Average
$291K
Sweet Spot
$0-$500K
Industries with highest loan volume
Full-Service Restaurants
2
loans
$418K
avg. amount
Full-Service Restaurants
Loans
2
Avg. Amount
$418K
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
2
loans
$212K
avg. amount
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Loans
2
Avg. Amount
$212K
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
1
loans
$194K
avg. amount
Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
Loans
1
Avg. Amount
$194K
10-Year Default Rate
4.3%
Percentile Ranking
95th
95th percentile
This Lender
Market Average
| Loan Size | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$500K | Prime + 2.69% |
| $500K-$1M | Prime + 2.75% |
As Of December 31, 2025 - States by loan volume (darker blue = higher volume)