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Top SBA Acquisition Lenders in Ohio

62 active SBA 7(a) lenders in Ohio, ranked by loan volume.

Lenders

62

in Ohio

Total Volume

$375.5M

Median Rate

Prime + 2.25%

Median Loan Size

$1.0M

Top Lenders in Ohio

1The Huntington National Bank

Loans

67

Rate

P+2.25%

1.5%

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2Live Oak Bank

Loans

22

Rate

P+1.50%

0.8%

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3GBank

Loans

16

Rate

P+1.00%

0.6%

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Top 25 Lenders in Ohio

#LenderLoansVolumeRate
1The Huntington National Bank67$80.1MP+2.25%1.5%
2Live Oak Bank22$40.0MP+1.50%0.8%
3GBank16$38.5MP+1.00%0.6%
4United Midwest Savings Bank, National Association7$6.2MP+2.75%0.4%
5Shoreham Bank6$26.4MP+1.00%0.0%
6First Commonwealth Bank6$5.0MP+2.25%1.4%
7Stearns Bank National Association6$4.3MP+2.75%5.1%
8Pathward National Association5$12.8MP+2.25%4.5%
9First Financial Bank5$6.4MP+2.75%3.7%
10KeyBank National Association5$6.1MP+2.00%2.0%
11Heritage Bank, Inc.5$2.8MP+2.75%0.0%
12First Internet Bank of Indiana4$5.2MP+2.75%1.7%
13U.S. Bank, National Association4$3.6MP+0.74%2.4%
14WesBanco Bank, Inc.4$3.2MP+2.50%0.0%
15First Western SBLC, Inc3$12.6MP+1.13%0.0%
16Southwestern National Bank3$8.1MP+1.25%0.0%
17PNC Bank, National Association3$7.2MP+0.00%0.3%
18Bank Five Nine3$4.2MP+1.00%0.0%
19Truliant FCU3$3.5MP+2.75%0.0%
20Community Choice CU3$2.9MP+1.50%0.0%
21Community Trust Bank, Inc.3$2.6MP+0.00%0.0%
22Byline Bank3$1.6MP+2.75%1.6%
23Valley Economic Development Partners, Inc.3$497KP+4.00%0.0%
24The Citizens National Bank of Bluffton2$7.6MP+0.00%0.0%
25Lendistry SBLC, LLC2$7.5MP+3.13%1.6%

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SBA 7(a) Lending in Ohio

Ohio has 62 active SBA 7(a) acquisition lenders that have originated a combined 245 loans totaling $375.5M in volume. The median acquisition loan size in Ohio is $1011K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.25% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating SBA lenders in Ohio, 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 Ohio?

There are currently 62 active SBA 7(a) lenders in Ohio based on FOIA lending data. These lenders have originated 245 acquisition loans.

What is the typical SBA loan rate in Ohio?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate in Ohio is Prime + 2.25% (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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