SBA Lenders in Colorado
32 active SBA lenders · 707 loans approved · $408.2M total volume
All SBA Lenders in Colorado
| Lender | City | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Southwest Bank | ALAMOSA | 142 | $44.1M | $311K | ⭐ |
| Colorado Enterprise Fund | Denver | 105 | $18.8M | $179K | — |
| Integrity Bank & Trust | MONUMENT | 94 | $35.0M | $373K | ⭐ |
| Timberline Bank | GRAND JUNCTION | 71 | $46.7M | $657K | ⭐ |
| Fortis Bank | Denver | 50 | $61.1M | $1.2M | — |
| FMS Bank | FORT MORGAN | 44 | $37.5M | $852K | ⭐ |
| FirstBank | LAKEWOOD | 31 | $39.4M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| Bank of Colorado | FORT COLLINS | 21 | $15.1M | $719K | — |
| B:Side Capital | Denver | 19 | $3.0M | $158K | — |
| Ent CU | COLORADO SPRINGS | 17 | $13.8M | $810K | — |
| The Pueblo Bank and Trust Company | PUEBLO | 13 | $15.6M | $1.2M | ⭐ |
| 5Star Bank | Colorado Springs | 11 | $3.9M | $356K | — |
| High Plains Bank | Flagler | 10 | $4.7M | $474K | — |
| Native American Bank, National Association | DENVER | 9 | $8.7M | $967K | — |
| Air Academy FCU | COLORADO SPRINGS | 8 | $10.3M | $1.3M | — |
| Mountain Valley Bank | WALDEN | 7 | $1.6M | $222K | — |
| Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust | FLORENCE | 6 | $5.9M | $976K | — |
| Redstone Bank | CENTENNIAL | 6 | $5.9M | $981K | — |
| Alpine Bank | GLENWOOD SPRINGS | 5 | $7.6M | $1.5M | — |
| Pikes Peak National Bank | COLORADO SPRINGS | 5 | $803K | $161K | — |
| FlatIrons Bank | BOULDER | 5 | $2.8M | $560K | — |
| Points West Community Bank | WINDSOR | 5 | $5.4M | $1.1M | — |
| Park State Bank & Trust | WOODLAND PARK | 4 | $6.1M | $1.5M | — |
| Canvas CU | LONE TREE | 4 | $850K | $213K | — |
| First National Bank, Cortez | Cortez | 3 | $1.0M | $342K | — |
| Solera National Bank | LAKEWOOD | 3 | $4.1M | $1.4M | ⭐ |
| First Western Trust Bank | DENVER | 3 | $2.3M | $757K | — |
| Westerra CU | DENVER | 2 | $581K | $291K | — |
| Home Loan State Bank | GRAND JUNCTION | 1 | $999K | $999K | — |
| Stockmens Bank | COLORADO SPRINGS | 1 | $3.5M | $3.5M | — |
| The First National Bank in Trinidad | TRINIDAD | 1 | $630K | $630K | — |
| The State Bank | LA JUNTA | 1 | $419K | $419K | — |
Finding an SBA Lender in Colorado
There are currently 32 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Colorado, ranging from national banks to local community lenders. Together they have approved 707 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $408.2M since 2020.
Of these, 7 are SBA Preferred Lenders — meaning they have delegated authority to approve SBA loans without prior SBA review, resulting in faster processing and funding.
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SBA Lender Questions for Colorado
How many SBA lenders are in Colorado?
There are currently 32 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Colorado. Together they have approved 707 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $408.2M since 2020. Of these, 7 hold SBA Preferred Lender status, allowing them to approve loans without prior SBA review.
What is an SBA Preferred Lender in Colorado?
An SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Colorado is a bank or financial institution that has earned delegated authority from the SBA to approve loans independently — without waiting for SBA review. This results in faster approvals (often 7–10 business days vs. 4–6 weeks) and a more streamlined process. Colorado currently has 7 Preferred Lenders.
How do I choose the best SBA lender in Colorado?
When choosing an SBA lender in Colorado, consider three factors: (1) Preferred Lender status — these lenders close loans faster; (2) loan volume — lenders with higher approval counts have more SBA experience; (3) average loan size — find a lender whose typical deal size matches your needs. Our directory shows real SBA loan data for all 32 Colorado lenders so you can compare objectively.
How long does SBA loan approval take in Colorado?
With an SBA Preferred Lender in Colorado, approval typically takes 7–10 business days. Non-preferred lenders require SBA review, adding 2–4 weeks. After approval, funding usually takes an additional 2–4 weeks, so total time from application to funding is typically 30–90 days depending on the lender and loan complexity.