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Top SBA Acquisition Lenders in North Carolina

58 active SBA 7(a) lenders in North Carolina, ranked by loan volume.

Lenders

58

in North Carolina

Total Volume

$423.9M

Median Rate

Prime + 2.50%

Median Loan Size

$1.3M

Top Lenders in North Carolina

1Live Oak Bank

Loans

35

Rate

P+1.50%

0.8%

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2GBank

Loans

18

Rate

P+1.00%

0.6%

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3First Bank

Loans

16

Rate

P+2.75%

2.9%

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Top 25 Lenders in North Carolina

#LenderLoansVolumeRate
1Live Oak Bank35$56.3MP+1.50%0.8%
2GBank18$58.0MP+1.00%0.6%
3First Bank16$23.4MP+2.75%2.9%
4The Fidelity Bank15$20.4MP+2.25%1.3%
5The Huntington National Bank12$22.2MP+2.25%1.5%
6Dogwood State Bank8$14.9MP+2.75%1.3%
7TowneBank7$13.3MP+2.75%0.4%
8SouthState Bank, National Association7$3.6MP+2.75%1.0%
9United Community Bank6$11.6MP+2.00%1.5%
10Truliant FCU6$5.5MP+2.75%0.0%
11Pathward National Association5$16.9MP+2.25%9.8%
12Newtek Bank, National Association5$15.0MP+3.00%0.0%
13Bank of Oak Ridge5$4.6MP+2.20%0.0%
14First Bank of the Lake5$2.1MP+2.50%0.7%
15Mountain Bizcapital, Inc.5$1.8MP+0.00%0.0%
16First Financial Bank4$16.2MP+1.63%1.0%
17United FCU4$15.7MP+2.50%0.0%
18Celtic Bank Corporation4$6.0MP+2.50%1.0%
19Pinnacle Bank4$5.1MP+2.25%3.7%
20United Midwest Savings Bank, National Association4$4.6MP+2.75%0.2%
21The Bancorp Bank National Association4$3.7MP+1.00%0.6%
22Mechanics and Farmers Bank4$1.0MP+3.00%0.0%
23Leader Bank, National Association3$12.0MP+2.25%0.0%
24Brookline Bank3$10.0MP+2.25%0.8%
25HomeTrust Bank3$3.6MP+2.25%3.7%

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SBA 7(a) Lending in North Carolina

North Carolina has 58 active SBA 7(a) acquisition lenders that have originated a combined 242 loans totaling $423.9M in volume. The median acquisition loan size in North Carolina is $1329K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.50% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating SBA lenders in North Carolina, consider loan volume (a proxy for experience), interest rates, and historical default rates. Lenders designated as PLP (Preferred Lender Program) have delegated authority from the SBA to approve loans, which typically results in faster processing times.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SBA 7(a) lenders are active in North Carolina?

There are currently 58 active SBA 7(a) lenders in North Carolina based on FOIA lending data. These lenders have originated 242 acquisition loans.

What is the typical SBA loan rate in North Carolina?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate in North Carolina is Prime + 2.50% (current Prime rate: 6.75%). Rates are typically expressed as Prime plus a spread, with the SBA capping the spread at 3.0% for loans over $250,000.

What is a PLP lender?

A PLP (Preferred Lender Program) lender has been granted delegated authority by the SBA to make credit decisions without prior SBA review. This typically means faster loan processing and approval timelines.

Data source: SBA 7(a) FOIA lending data. Rankings are based on loan count within the selected dimension. Rates shown are median interest rates expressed as Prime + spread. Default rates represent 10-year cumulative default rates. Data is refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most recent lending activity.

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