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American Bank

American Bank appears in the public SBA loan data with 241 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $191.6M, an average of $795K per loan, and an estimated 3,505 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Louisiana and the Accommodation and Food Services sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 1.2%. 8.7% of its 7(a) loans were processed under delegated PLP authority.

By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) and 504 data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)

Track record 83
Scale 76
Activity 89
Consistency 57

A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.

Funded loans
241
Since FY2010
Total volume
$191.6M
Average loan size
$795K
7(a) charge-off rate
1.2%
Share of 7(a) loans charged off
Jobs supported (reported)
3,505
Programs
7(a)

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Lenders fund what they know. American Bank's SBA lending concentrates in Louisiana (206 loans) and Accommodation and Food Services (55 loans), at an average loan of $795K. If your business does not look like that, a different SBA lender is likely the better fit.

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Bank profile

via FDIC
Total assets
$0M
Headquarters
Mahanoy City, PA
FDIC cert
#14383
Status
Inactive

Where American Bank lends

Top states by funded SBA volume.

StateLoansTotal volume
Louisiana 206 $136.4M
Ohio 3 $15.0M
Mississippi 6 $9.4M
Alabama 3 $9.4M
South Carolina 1 $5.0M
California 1 $5.0M

Metro areas where American Bank funds

What American Bank funds

Top industries by funded SBA volume.

IndustryLoansTotal volume
Accommodation and Food Services 55 $61.7M
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation 16 $21.6M
Retail Trade 24 $21.1M
Health Care and Social Assistance 23 $16.3M
Construction 35 $15.0M
Real Estate 10 $11.0M

American Bank SBA lending by year

Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).

Fiscal yearLoansTotal volume
20105$1.3M
20112$105K
20122$350K
20131$356K
20202$5.3M
202112$4.6M
202245$28.0M
202357$23.6M
202469$59.7M
202529$37.0M
202617$31.3M

Related SBA lenders

Other lenders active in Louisiana or in Accommodation and Food Services.

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American Bank: frequently asked questions

Does American Bank offer SBA loans?

Yes. American Bank appears in the public SBA data with 241 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $191.6M.

How many SBA loans has American Bank made?

American Bank is associated with 241 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $191.6M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).

What is American Bank's SBA charge-off rate?

About 1.2% of American Bank's 7(a) loans in the data have been charged off. A lower rate is generally a better sign, but it is not a lifetime default rate; see our methodology for how it is calculated.

Where does American Bank do most of its SBA lending?

American Bank's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Louisiana, and by industry in Accommodation and Food Services.

Is American Bank an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?

The loan record shows American Bank operating under PLP delegated authority: 21 of its 7(a) loans (8.7%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 21 in FY2024–2026. The SBA grants and renews PLP status and publishes no public roster, so this is the processing record, not a certification.

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Sources and disclaimer. All figures are computed from the U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31), as described in our methodology. The charge-off rate is the share of American Bank's 7(a) loans marked charged off (504 loans do not report charge-off status); it is not a lifetime default rate. SBA Loan Index is not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor. This is general information, not advice.
Cite this analysis

Mario Bailey. (2026). American Bank SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/american-bank/

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