How many SBA 7(a) lenders serve the arts & entertainment industry?

There are 65 active SBA 7(a) lenders that have originated arts & entertainment acquisition loans, with a combined 182 loans nationwide.

What is the typical SBA loan rate for arts & entertainment acquisitions?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate for arts & entertainment is approximately Prime + 2.25%. The SBA caps the spread at 3.0% for loans over $250,000.

Which states have the most arts & entertainment SBA lenders?

The top states for arts & entertainment SBA lending include .

Best SBA Lenders for Arts & Entertainment Business Acquisitions (2026)

#	Lender	Loans	Volume	Rate	Default Rate
1	Live Oak Bank	19	$21.2M	P+1.50%	0.8%
2	The Huntington National Bank	14	$20.5M	P+2.25%	1.5%
3	Bank of America, National Association	9	$5.0M	P+0.00%	0.0%
4	Byline Bank	7	$2.6M	P+2.75%	1.5%
5	Baybank	6	$5.4M	P+0.00%	0.0%
6	Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB	5	$13.0M	P+2.00%	2.9%
7	First Internet Bank of Indiana	5	$11.7M	P+2.75%	1.7%
8	Port 51 Lending LLC	5	$5.7M	P+2.75%	0.0%
9	U.S. Bank, National Association	5	$10.3M	P+0.93%	2.2%
10	Cadence Bank	4	$2.6M	P+2.25%	4.2%
11	T Bank, National Association	4	$6.6M	P+2.00%	0.5%
12	Celtic Bank Corporation	4	$4.7M	P+2.50%	1.7%
13	Gesa CU	4	$1.4M	P+2.25%	0.0%
14	Platinum Bank	4	$2.3M	P+2.75%	0.0%
15	First Commonwealth Bank	4	$2.1M	P+2.50%	0.9%
16	Magnifi Financial CU	3	$751K	P+2.75%	2.2%
17	SouthState Bank, National Association	3	$450K	P+2.75%	1.0%
18	Zions Bank, A Division of	3	$2.4M	P+1.00%	1.5%
19	Truliant FCU	3	$2.1M	P+2.75%	0.0%
20	ConnectOne Bank	3	$660K	P+2.50%	0.0%
21	The Bank of Missouri	3	$1.7M	P+1.00%	0.0%
22	The Bancorp Bank National Association	3	$990K	P+1.00%	0.7%
23	Pathward National Association	3	$7.1M	P+2.25%	9.8%
24	Renasant Bank	2	$1.2M	P+2.50%	0.9%
25	Regions Bank	2	$857K	P+1.25%	1.7%

SBA 7(a) Lending for Arts & Entertainment

65 SBA 7(a) lenders have originated 182 acquisition loans in the arts & entertainment sector, totaling $182.0M in volume. The median loan size is $574K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.25% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating lenders for a arts & entertainment acquisition, compare loan volume (indicating experience in this sector), interest rates, and historical default rates. PLP (Preferred Lender Program) lenders have delegated SBA authority for faster loan processing.

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