SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Athens, OH
Which lenders fund Athens-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Ohio: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
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How Athens compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Athens area | $236K ▲ 194.5% | 7.4% ▲ 2.0 pts |
| Ohio | $80K | 5.4% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Athens
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 17 | $7.7M |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $3.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | $3.7M |
SBA lending in Athens by year
Geography, precisely
"Athens area" here means the Athens, OH micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Athens County, OH. 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.