Best SBA 7(a) lenders in Georgia
The top SBA 7(a) lenders in Georgia by loan volume are Wells Fargo Bank National Association, Newtek Bank, National Association, Northeast Bank. Between FY2020 and Q1 FY2026 (2025-12-31), 10,755 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $8.25B were approved for businesses located in Georgia. Average loan size: $767K.
Top 15 SBA lenders in Georgia
| # | Lender | Loans in GA | Total $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 647 | $72.6M |
| 2 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 494 | $214.0M |
| 3 | Northeast Bank | 488 | $69.4M |
| 4 | The Huntington National Bank | 442 | $153.1M |
| 5 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 434 | $173.1M |
| 6 | Metro City Bank | 386 | $799.9M |
| 7 | Cadence Bank | 334 | $218.3M |
| 8 | BayFirst National Bank | 319 | $60.8M |
| 9 | Live Oak Banking Company | 316 | $450.3M |
| 10 | United Midwest Savings Bank National Association | 314 | $65.8M |
| 11 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 305 | $213.3M |
| 12 | Renasant Bank | 215 | $211.1M |
| 13 | Celtic Bank Corporation | 209 | $92.6M |
| 14 | Georgia's Own Credit Union | 199 | $205.4M |
| 15 | United Community Bank | 198 | $161.3M |
Top industries funded in Georgia
| NAICS | Industry | Loans |
|---|---|---|
| 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants | 612 |
| 722513 | Limited-Service Restaurants | 529 |
| 721110 | Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | 326 |
| 624410 | Child Day Care Services | 250 |
| 713940 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | 211 |
| 447110 | Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores | 183 |
| 722515 | Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 167 |
| 236118 | Residential Remodelers | 161 |
| 621111 | Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) | 149 |
| 524210 | Insurance Agencies and Brokerages | 143 |
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Methodology
Computed from the SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset (as of 2025-12-31), filtered to project state = GA.