SBA lender profile
Core Bank
Core Bank appears in the public SBA loan data with 199 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $117.8M, an average of $592K per loan, and an estimated 4,102 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Nebraska and the Arts, Entertainment, Recreation sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 2.5%. 48.7% 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 75
- Scale 70
- Activity 44
- Consistency 75
A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.
Is Core Bank the right lender for you?
Lenders fund what they know. Core Bank's SBA lending concentrates in Nebraska (99 loans) and Arts, Entertainment, Recreation (13 loans), at an average loan of $592K. 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
- $1.1B
- Headquarters
- Omaha, NE
- FDIC cert
- #34363
- Status
- Active
Where Core Bank lends
Top states by funded SBA volume.
Metro areas where Core Bank funds
What Core Bank funds
Top industries by funded SBA volume.
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 13 | $16.1M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 31 | $15.5M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 24 | $13.7M |
| Other Services | 20 | $12.9M |
| Construction | 19 | $12.1M |
| Real Estate | 9 | $9.3M |
Core Bank SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | $4.1M |
| 2011 | 5 | $2.3M |
| 2012 | 8 | $2.9M |
| 2013 | 11 | $5.3M |
| 2014 | 6 | $894K |
| 2015 | 21 | $7.0M |
| 2016 | 3 | $782K |
| 2017 | 19 | $9.8M |
| 2018 | 34 | $30.9M |
| 2019 | 43 | $20.7M |
| 2020 | 22 | $17.9M |
| 2021 | 9 | $10.3M |
| 2022 | 3 | $514K |
| 2023 | 2 | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 3 | $1.0M |
| 2025 | 2 | $2.0M |
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Core Bank: frequently asked questions
Does Core Bank offer SBA loans?
Yes. Core Bank appears in the public SBA data with 199 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $117.8M.
How many SBA loans has Core Bank made?
Core Bank is associated with 199 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $117.8M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).
What is Core Bank's SBA charge-off rate?
About 2.5% of Core 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 Core Bank do most of its SBA lending?
Core Bank's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Nebraska, and by industry in Arts, Entertainment, Recreation.
Is Core Bank an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?
The loan record shows Core Bank operating under PLP delegated authority: 97 of its 7(a) loans (48.7%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 3 in FY2024–2026. The SBA grants and renews PLP status and publishes no public roster, so this is the processing record, not a certification.
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). Core Bank SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/core-bank/
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