SBA Lenders in Louisiana
40 active SBA lenders · 1,674 loans approved · $1.2B total volume
All SBA Lenders in Louisiana
| Lender | City | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | NEW ORLEANS | 606 | $543.6M | $897K | ⭐ |
| b1BANK | BATON ROUGE | 223 | $189.5M | $850K | ⭐ |
| American Bank | COVINGTON | 213 | $168.0M | $789K | ⭐ |
| Fidelity Bank | Mandeville | 96 | $31.9M | $332K | — |
| Gulf Coast Bank | ABBEVILLE | 95 | $63.5M | $668K | ⭐ |
| Home Bank, National Association | LAFAYETTE | 62 | $79.9M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| First Guaranty Bank | HAMMOND | 50 | $21.7M | $435K | ⭐ |
| Essential Credit Union | BATON ROUGE | 37 | $2.2M | $58K | — |
| Red River Bank | ALEXANDRIA | 35 | $10.5M | $300K | ⭐ |
| Cross Keys Bank | St. Joseph | 35 | $3.0M | $86K | — |
| Carter FCU | SPRINGHILL | 34 | $14.3M | $422K | ⭐ |
| Rayne State Bank & Trust Company | RAYNE | 24 | $21.5M | $897K | — |
| Gibsland Bank & Trust Company | GIBSLAND | 21 | $12.0M | $570K | ⭐ |
| Liberty Bank and Trust Company | NEW ORLEANS | 20 | $5.4M | $268K | — |
| South Louisiana Bank | HOUMA | 17 | $3.1M | $184K | — |
| Bonvenu Bank NA | Bossier City | 11 | $2.7M | $247K | — |
| Citizens Bank & Trust Company | PLAQUEMINE | 11 | $5.2M | $475K | — |
| Business Resource Capital Specialty BIDCO, Inc. | NEW ORLEANS | 8 | $1.6M | $196K | ⭐ |
| Bank of St. Francisville | SAINT FRANCISVILLE | 7 | $15.5M | $2.2M | — |
| Ouachita Valley FCU | WEST MONROE | 7 | $2.0M | $286K | — |
| Caldwell Bank & Trust Company | COLUMBIA | 7 | $5.6M | $807K | — |
| BizCapital BIDCO I, LLC | NEW ORLEANS | 7 | $9.0M | $1.3M | — |
| A N E C A FCU | SHREVEPORT | 6 | $1.2M | $196K | — |
| BOM Bank | NATCHITOCHES | 5 | $6.6M | $1.3M | — |
| First National Bank of Louisiana | CROWLEY | 5 | $8.7M | $1.7M | — |
| Barksdale FCU | BOSSIER CITY | 5 | $817K | $163K | — |
| Citizens Progressive Bank | WINNSBORO | 4 | $136K | $34K | — |
| Southern Heritage Bank | JONESVILLE | 4 | $2.4M | $600K | — |
| BIZCapital BIDCO II, LLC | NEW ORLEANS | 3 | $6.1M | $2.0M | — |
| Origin Bank | CHOUDRANT | 3 | $4.2M | $1.4M | — |
| Centric FCU | WEST MONROE | 3 | $1.0M | $342K | — |
| Community Bank of Louisiana | MANSFIELD | 2 | $1.5M | $759K | — |
| First National Bank USA | Boutte | 1 | $652K | $652K | — |
| Landmark Bank | CLINTON | 1 | $1.6M | $1.6M | — |
| Homeland Federal Savings Bank | COLUMBIA | 1 | $235K | $235K | — |
| Southwest Louisiana Credit Union | LAKE CHARLES | 1 | $459K | $459K | — |
| Pelican Credit Union | Baton Rouge | 1 | $10K | $10K | — |
| Bank of Sunset & Trust Company | SUNSET | 1 | $65K | $65K | — |
| Synergy Bank | HOUMA | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M | — |
| The Cottonport Bank | COTTONPORT | 1 | $405K | $405K | — |
Finding an SBA Lender in Louisiana
There are currently 40 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Louisiana, ranging from national banks to local community lenders. Together they have approved 1,674 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $1.2B since 2020.
Of these, 10 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 Louisiana
How many SBA lenders are in Louisiana?
There are currently 40 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Louisiana. Together they have approved 1,674 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $1.2B since 2020. Of these, 10 hold SBA Preferred Lender status, allowing them to approve loans without prior SBA review.
What is an SBA Preferred Lender in Louisiana?
An SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Louisiana 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. Louisiana currently has 10 Preferred Lenders.
How do I choose the best SBA lender in Louisiana?
When choosing an SBA lender in Louisiana, 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 40 Louisiana lenders so you can compare objectively.
How long does SBA loan approval take in Louisiana?
With an SBA Preferred Lender in Louisiana, 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.