SBA lender profile
BankFirst
BankFirst appears in the public SBA loan data with 44 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $16.0M, an average of $363K per loan, and an estimated 527 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Nebraska and the Arts, Entertainment, Recreation sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 0.0%.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) and 504 data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)
- Track record 79
- Scale 26
- Activity 35
- Consistency 74
A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.
Is BankFirst the right lender for you?
Lenders fund what they know. BankFirst's SBA lending concentrates in Nebraska (33 loans) and Arts, Entertainment, Recreation (3 loans), at an average loan of $363K. 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
- $1.2B
- Headquarters
- Norfolk, NE
- FDIC cert
- #20130
- Status
- Active
Where BankFirst lends
Top states by funded SBA volume.
| State | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 33 | $8.7M |
| Iowa | 7 | $4.7M |
| Hawaii | 2 | $1.5M |
| South Dakota | 1 | $700K |
| Colorado | 1 | $500K |
Metro areas where BankFirst funds
What BankFirst funds
Top industries by funded SBA volume.
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 3 | $3.3M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9 | $2.6M |
| Manufacturing | 4 | $2.2M |
| Information | 3 | $2.0M |
| Retail Trade | 7 | $1.5M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 2 | $1.1M |
BankFirst SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | $625K |
| 2011 | 8 | $5.0M |
| 2012 | 3 | $628K |
| 2013 | 1 | $104K |
| 2014 | 5 | $860K |
| 2015 | 1 | $147K |
| 2016 | 2 | $50K |
| 2017 | 3 | $659K |
| 2018 | 1 | $500K |
| 2019 | 2 | $554K |
| 2020 | 1 | $728K |
| 2021 | 5 | $2.8M |
| 2022 | 2 | $812K |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 1 | $586K |
| 2025 | 1 | $110K |
Related SBA lenders
Other lenders active in Nebraska or in Arts, Entertainment, Recreation.
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BankFirst: frequently asked questions
Does BankFirst offer SBA loans?
Yes. BankFirst appears in the public SBA data with 44 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $16.0M.
How many SBA loans has BankFirst made?
BankFirst is associated with 44 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $16.0M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).
What is BankFirst's SBA charge-off rate?
About 0.0% of BankFirst'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 BankFirst do most of its SBA lending?
BankFirst's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Nebraska, and by industry in Arts, Entertainment, Recreation.
This page is the public view of your institution's SBA record: rank, trajectory, and market position, computed from the complete public 7(a)/504 dataset. The full competitive picture (your share against named competitors by state and industry, and the growing markets you're absent from) is available to your team.
Request your institution's benchmarking →Mario Bailey. (2026). BankFirst SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/bankfirst/
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