Top SBA Acquisition Lenders for Arts & Entertainment

68 SBA 7(a) lenders specializing in arts & entertainment acquisitions nationwide.

Lenders

nationwide

Total Volume

$187.1M

Median Rate

Prime + 2.25%

Median Loan Size

$575K

Top Arts & Entertainment Lenders

1Live Oak Bank

Loans

Rate

P+1.50%

0.8%

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2The Huntington National Bank

Loans

Rate

P+2.25%

1.5%

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3Bank of America, National Association

Loans

Rate

P+0.00%

0.0%

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Top 25 Arts & Entertainment Lenders

#	Lender	Loans	Volume	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	U.S. Bank, National Association	5	$10.3M	P+0.93%	2.2%
9	Port 51 Lending LLC	5	$5.7M	P+2.75%	0.0%
10	T Bank, National Association	4	$6.6M	P+2.00%	0.5%
11	Celtic Bank Corporation	4	$4.7M	P+2.50%	1.7%
12	Cadence Bank	4	$2.6M	P+2.25%	4.2%
13	Platinum Bank	4	$2.3M	P+2.75%	0.0%
14	First Commonwealth Bank	4	$2.1M	P+2.50%	0.9%
15	Gesa CU	4	$1.4M	P+2.25%	0.0%
16	Pathward National Association	3	$7.1M	P+2.25%	9.8%
17	Citizens Bank	3	$2.5M	P+2.50%	2.2%
18	Zions Bank, A Division of	3	$2.4M	P+1.00%	2.1%
19	Truliant FCU	3	$2.1M	P+2.75%	0.0%
20	The Bancorp Bank National Association	3	$2.0M	P+1.00%	0.7%
21	The Bank of Missouri	3	$1.7M	P+1.00%	0.0%
22	Magnifi Financial CU	3	$751K	P+2.75%	2.2%
23	ConnectOne Bank	3	$660K	P+2.50%	0.0%
24	SouthState Bank, National Association	3	$450K	P+2.75%	1.0%
25	Provident Bank	2	$4.7M	P+2.75%	1.2%

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SBA 7(a) Lending for Arts & Entertainment

68 SBA 7(a) lenders have originated 190 acquisition loans in the arts & entertainment sector, totaling $187.1M in volume. The median loan size is $575K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 68 active SBA 7(a) lenders that have originated arts & entertainment acquisition loans, with a combined 190 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 .

Data source: SBA 7(a) FOIA lending data. Rankings are based on loan count within the arts & entertainment sector. Rates shown are median interest rates expressed as Prime + spread. Default rates represent 10-year cumulative default rates.

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