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Bank of Hays

Bank of Hays appears in the public SBA loan data with 248 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $72.4M, an average of $292K per loan, and an estimated 2,395 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Kansas and the Mining and Extraction sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 2.8%. 45.6% 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 73
Scale 67
Activity 65
Consistency 86

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

Funded loans
248
Since FY2010
Total volume
$72.4M
Average loan size
$292K
7(a) charge-off rate
2.8%
Share of 7(a) loans charged off
Jobs supported (reported)
2,395
Programs
7(a)

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Bank profile

via FDIC
Total assets
$369M
Headquarters
Hays, KS
FDIC cert
#17769
Status
Active

Where Bank of Hays lends

Top states by funded SBA volume.

StateLoansTotal volume
Kansas 222 $59.9M
Florida 6 $4.7M
Colorado 4 $2.6M
Oklahoma 1 $1.9M
Texas 5 $1.4M
Nebraska 1 $1.1M

Metro areas where Bank of Hays funds

What Bank of Hays funds

Top industries by funded SBA volume.

IndustryLoansTotal volume
Mining and Extraction 41 $17.7M
Construction 47 $11.8M
Accommodation and Food Services 17 $8.5M
Retail Trade 34 $8.2M
Transportation and Warehousing 29 $7.2M
Manufacturing 13 $6.3M

Bank of Hays SBA lending by year

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

Fiscal yearLoansTotal volume
201018$5.7M
20119$5.2M
20126$1.6M
20136$1.1M
201416$5.1M
201512$3.0M
201616$5.9M
20177$549K
20187$1.1M
201912$4.0M
202025$8.6M
202132$7.2M
202219$8.0M
202334$7.3M
202415$3.7M
20258$3.7M
20266$615K

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Bank of Hays: frequently asked questions

Does Bank of Hays offer SBA loans?

Yes. Bank of Hays appears in the public SBA data with 248 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $72.4M.

How many SBA loans has Bank of Hays made?

Bank of Hays is associated with 248 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $72.4M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).

What is Bank of Hays's SBA charge-off rate?

About 2.8% of Bank of Hays'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 of Hays do most of its SBA lending?

Bank of Hays's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Kansas, and by industry in Mining and Extraction.

Is Bank of Hays an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?

The loan record shows Bank of Hays operating under PLP delegated authority: 113 of its 7(a) loans (45.6%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 19 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 Bank of Hays'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). Bank of Hays SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/bank-of-hays/

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