SBA lending by industry
Public Administration
SBA lenders funded 215 7(a) and 504 loans in Public Administration since FY2010, totaling $78.7M at an average of $366K per loan. The most active lender in this sector is Pathward National Association, and the most funding goes to California.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)
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Check your SBA size standardMost active SBA lenders in Public Administration
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Pathward National Association | 2 | $5.0M |
| Camden National Bank | 2 | $4.9M |
| Midwest Regional Bank | 1 | $4.6M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $4.2M |
| Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 9 | $4.2M |
| CDC Small Business Finance Corp. | 2 | $3.6M |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 22 | $3.1M |
| U.S. Bank, National Association | 3 | $2.9M |
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Where Public Administration loans go
| State | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $15.0M |
| Texas | 18 | $12.4M |
| Nevada | 4 | $5.2M |
| Maine | 2 | $4.9M |
| New York | 16 | $3.9M |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $3.7M |
| Minnesota | 9 | $3.6M |
| Florida | 16 | $3.4M |
Public Administration SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | $862K |
| 2011 | 6 | $4.1M |
| 2012 | 7 | $698K |
| 2013 | 12 | $2.4M |
| 2014 | 9 | $663K |
| 2015 | 16 | $1.3M |
| 2016 | 11 | $5.7M |
| 2017 | 11 | $2.7M |
| 2018 | 12 | $5.1M |
| 2019 | 5 | $5.9M |
| 2020 | 8 | $5.2M |
| 2021 | 15 | $12.3M |
| 2022 | 15 | $2.7M |
| 2023 | 12 | $10.4M |
| 2024 | 36 | $12.6M |
| 2025 | 27 | $4.9M |
| 2026 | 5 | $1.2M |
SBA lending in Public Administration: frequently asked questions
How much SBA lending goes to Public Administration?
SBA lenders funded 215 7(a) and 504 loans in Public Administration totaling $78.7M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31), an average of $366K per loan.
Who is the most active SBA lender for Public Administration?
Pathward National Association is the most active SBA lender in the Public Administration sector in the public data, by funded volume.
Which states get the most SBA lending in Public Administration?
The most SBA funding for Public Administration goes to California.