SBA Lenders in Nebraska
74 active SBA lenders · 1,862 loans approved · $933.4M total volume
All SBA Lenders in Nebraska
| Lender | City | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First National Bank of Omaha | OMAHA | 337 | $110.3M | $327K | ⭐ |
| Union Bank and Trust Company | LINCOLN | 301 | $122.4M | $407K | ⭐ |
| First State Bank Nebraska | LINCOLN | 216 | $104.7M | $485K | ⭐ |
| American National Bank | Omaha | 197 | $135.8M | $689K | ⭐ |
| Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha | 107 | $143.8M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| Arbor Bank | NEBRASKA CITY | 73 | $30.8M | $423K | ⭐ |
| Hershey Bank | HERSHEY | 44 | $19.5M | $443K | — |
| Cornhusker Bank | LINCOLN | 42 | $15.3M | $364K | — |
| Core Bank | OMAHA | 41 | $33.1M | $808K | ⭐ |
| Adams Bank & Trust | OGALLALA | 36 | $13.8M | $384K | — |
| Midwest Bank | PIERCE | 36 | $12.7M | $352K | — |
| Western Nebraska Bank | CURTIS | 29 | $2.4M | $83K | — |
| Custer Federal State Bank | Broken Bow | 25 | $6.3M | $252K | — |
| Frontier Bank | OMAHA | 23 | $5.9M | $257K | — |
| Platte Valley Bank | SCOTTSBLUFF | 21 | $6.6M | $315K | — |
| Dayspring Bank | GOTHENBURG | 18 | $7.1M | $392K | — |
| i3 Bank | BENNINGTON | 18 | $14.7M | $817K | — |
| Dundee Bank | OMAHA | 18 | $7.9M | $441K | — |
| Pinnacle Bank | LINCOLN | 14 | $11.9M | $852K | — |
| BankFirst | NORFOLK | 14 | $6.8M | $487K | — |
| State Bank of Table Rock | TABLE ROCK | 13 | $2.5M | $194K | — |
| Equitable Bank | GRAND ISLAND | 11 | $2.4M | $220K | — |
| Security First Bank | LINCOLN | 10 | $2.4M | $235K | — |
| Nebraska Bank | DODGE | 10 | $4.4M | $441K | — |
| First Nebraska Bank | VALLEY | 10 | $4.8M | $482K | — |
| City Bank & Trust Co. | LINCOLN | 10 | $9.8M | $984K | — |
| Exchange Bank | Kearney | 10 | $5.2M | $519K | — |
| Nebraska Bank of Commerce | LINCOLN | 9 | $2.8M | $312K | ⭐ |
| Foundation One Bank | WATERLOO | 9 | $6.8M | $759K | — |
| Access Bank | OMAHA | 9 | $13.5M | $1.5M | — |
| First Westroads Bank, Inc | OMAHA | 9 | $5.1M | $569K | — |
| NebraskaLand Bank | NORTH PLATTE | 9 | $2.5M | $277K | — |
| Great Plains State Bank | PETERSBURG | 8 | $4.6M | $576K | — |
| Centris Federal Credit Union | Omaha | 8 | $3.9M | $484K | — |
| Security Bank | LAUREL | 8 | $4.3M | $534K | — |
| West Gate Bank | LINCOLN | 8 | $1.5M | $192K | — |
| First Central Bank McCook | MCCOOK | 7 | $1.2M | $167K | — |
| Commercial State Bank | WAUSA | 6 | $1.5M | $255K | — |
| Enterprise Bank | Omaha | 6 | $6.5M | $1.1M | — |
| Heritage Bank | WOOD RIVER | 6 | $1.1M | $186K | — |
| First Community Bank | BEEMER | 5 | $3.3M | $650K | — |
| York State Bank | YORK | 4 | $858K | $214K | — |
| The Tri-County Bank | STUART | 4 | $577K | $144K | — |
| Riverstone Bank | EAGLE | 4 | $2.4M | $608K | — |
| Columbus Bank and Trust Company | Columbus | 4 | $346K | $86K | — |
| Citizens State Bank | WISNER | 4 | $605K | $151K | — |
| Bruning Bank | BRUNING | 3 | $603K | $201K | — |
| United Republic Bank | Elkhorn | 3 | $2.6M | $865K | — |
| F & M Bank | West Point | 3 | $1.6M | $540K | — |
| First Northeast Bank of Nebraska | LYONS | 3 | $2.9M | $953K | — |
| FirsTier Bank | KIMBALL | 3 | $1.1M | $365K | — |
| Premier Bank National Association | OMAHA | 3 | $1.2M | $392K | — |
| Cornerstone Bank | YORK | 3 | $629K | $210K | — |
| Cattle Bank & Trust | SEWARD | 3 | $2.1M | $687K | — |
| Madison County Bank | MADISON | 2 | $327K | $164K | — |
| Henderson State Bank | Henderson | 2 | $565K | $283K | — |
| First Central Bank | CAMBRIDGE | 2 | $318K | $159K | — |
| Waypoint Bank | COZAD | 2 | $112K | $56K | — |
| Nebraska Enterprise Fund | Oakland | 2 | $270K | $135K | — |
| Pathway Bank | CAIRO | 2 | $432K | $216K | — |
| Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Grand Island | GRAND ISLAND | 2 | $95K | $48K | — |
| State Nebraska Bank & Trust | WAYNE | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M | — |
| Cedar Security Bank | FORDYCE | 1 | $105K | $105K | — |
| Nebraska State Bank and Trust Company | BROKEN BOW | 1 | $120K | $120K | — |
| Chambers State Bank | CHAMBERS | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M | — |
| Liberty First CU | LINCOLN | 1 | $50K | $50K | — |
| CharterWest Bank | WEST POINT | 1 | $617K | $617K | — |
| Washington County Bank | BLAIR | 1 | $928K | $928K | — |
| Legends West Bank | Lewellen | 1 | $2.3M | $2.3M | — |
| Bank of the Valley | BELLWOOD | 1 | $3.9M | $3.9M | — |
| RVR Bank | FREMONT | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M | — |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ashland | ASHLAND | 1 | $139K | $139K | — |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank | MILFORD | 1 | $194K | $194K | — |
| Five Points Bank | Grand Island | 1 | $100K | $100K | — |
Finding an SBA Lender in Nebraska
There are currently 74 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Nebraska, ranging from national banks to local community lenders. Together they have approved 1,862 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $933.4M since 2020.
Of these, 8 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 Nebraska
How many SBA lenders are in Nebraska?
There are currently 74 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Nebraska. Together they have approved 1,862 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $933.4M since 2020. Of these, 8 hold SBA Preferred Lender status, allowing them to approve loans without prior SBA review.
What is an SBA Preferred Lender in Nebraska?
An SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Nebraska 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. Nebraska currently has 8 Preferred Lenders.
How do I choose the best SBA lender in Nebraska?
When choosing an SBA lender in Nebraska, 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 74 Nebraska lenders so you can compare objectively.
How long does SBA loan approval take in Nebraska?
With an SBA Preferred Lender in Nebraska, 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.