SBA lender profile
Bank First, N.A.
Bank First, N.A. appears in the public SBA loan data with 882 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $417.8M, an average of $474K per loan, and an estimated 14,017 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Wisconsin and the Manufacturing sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 1.4%. 41.6% 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 85
- Scale 89
- Activity 79
- Consistency 84
A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.
Is Bank First, N.A. the right lender for you?
Lenders fund what they know. Bank First, N.A.'s SBA lending concentrates in Wisconsin (865 loans) and Manufacturing (185 loans), at an average loan of $474K. 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
- $6.1B
- Headquarters
- Manitowoc, WI
- FDIC cert
- #5304
- Status
- Active
Where Bank First, N.A. lends
Top states by funded SBA volume.
Metro areas where Bank First, N.A. funds
What Bank First, N.A. funds
Top industries by funded SBA volume.
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 185 | $120.1M |
| Construction | 118 | $53.7M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 104 | $42.7M |
| Retail Trade | 94 | $39.5M |
| Other Services | 88 | $35.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 59 | $20.0M |
Bank First, N.A. SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70 | $28.5M |
| 2011 | 90 | $64.4M |
| 2012 | 75 | $40.3M |
| 2013 | 90 | $33.3M |
| 2014 | 55 | $16.2M |
| 2015 | 43 | $12.0M |
| 2016 | 44 | $17.1M |
| 2017 | 43 | $16.1M |
| 2018 | 52 | $26.8M |
| 2019 | 16 | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 50 | $30.4M |
| 2021 | 94 | $57.9M |
| 2022 | 34 | $22.5M |
| 2023 | 40 | $16.7M |
| 2024 | 37 | $11.3M |
| 2025 | 35 | $11.7M |
| 2026 | 14 | $8.4M |
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Other lenders active in Wisconsin or in Manufacturing.
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Bank First, N.A.: frequently asked questions
Does Bank First, N.A. offer SBA loans?
Yes. Bank First, N.A. appears in the public SBA data with 882 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $417.8M.
How many SBA loans has Bank First, N.A. made?
Bank First, N.A. is associated with 882 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $417.8M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).
What is Bank First, N.A.'s SBA charge-off rate?
About 1.4% of Bank First, N.A.'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 Bank First, N.A. do most of its SBA lending?
Bank First, N.A.'s SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Wisconsin, and by industry in Manufacturing.
Is Bank First, N.A. an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?
The loan record shows Bank First, N.A. operating under PLP delegated authority: 367 of its 7(a) loans (41.6%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 48 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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Request your institution's benchmarking →Mario Bailey. (2026). Bank First, N.A. SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/bank-first-n-a/
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