SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Appleton, WI
Which lenders fund Appleton-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Wisconsin: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Appleton area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Appleton metropolitan area, wherever the lender is headquartered. National SBA lenders that fund here are included.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WBD, Inc. | 120 | $94.0M | $783K | not reported |
| 2 | Byline Bank | 40 | $39.3M | $982K | 12.50% |
| 3 | Nicolet National Bank | 65 | $35.8M | $550K | 1.54% |
| 4 | American National Bank-Fox Cities | 141 | $31.6M | $224K | 0.71% |
| 5 | Bank First, N.A. | 65 | $31.0M | $477K | 3.08% |
| 6 | Bank of Ann Arbor | 74 | $27.8M | $376K | 1.35% |
| 7 | UMB Bank, National Association | 39 | $21.2M | $544K | 7.69% |
| 8 | First Business Bank | 11 | $16.8M | $1.5M | not reported |
| 9 | Old National Bank | 12 | $14.9M | $1.2M | not reported |
| 10 | The Huntington National Bank | 66 | $14.7M | $223K | 0.00% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Appleton compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton area | $200K | 10.9% ▼ 2.7 pts |
| Wisconsin | $200K | 13.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Appleton
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 153 | $83.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 124 | $67.9M |
| Retail Trade | 129 | $62.9M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 143 | $59.9M |
| Construction | 120 | $48.3M |
| Wholesale Trade | 54 | $40.9M |
| Other Services | 118 | $36.6M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 50 | $26.9M |
SBA lending in Appleton by year
Geography, precisely
"Appleton area" here means the Appleton, WI metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Calumet County, WI; Outagamie County, WI. Loans are placed by the SBA's recorded project county, which can differ from a borrower's mailing address. Counts are SBA 7(a) and 504 funded loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31. See the methodology.