SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Branson, MO
Which lenders fund Branson-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Missouri: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Branson area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Branson micropolitan 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 | Rural Missouri, Inc. | 52 | $54.6M | $1.0M | not reported |
| 2 | Simmons Bank | 67 | $29.4M | $438K | 8.96% |
| 3 | The Bank of Missouri | 44 | $20.1M | $457K | 4.55% |
| 4 | Branson Bank | 66 | $17.9M | $272K | 0.00% |
| 5 | OakStar Bank | 12 | $12.3M | $1.0M | not reported |
| 6 | Guaranty Bank | 13 | $9.0M | $695K | not reported |
| 7 | Arvest Bank | 40 | $8.4M | $210K | 7.50% |
| 8 | The Central Trust Bank | 15 | $3.3M | $219K | not reported |
| 9 | Table Rock Community Bank | 7 | $2.0M | $289K | not reported |
| 10 | The Huntington National Bank | 5 | $1.7M | $332K | not reported |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Branson compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Branson area | $245K ▲ 25.6% | 13.0% ▲ 2.1 pts |
| Missouri | $195K | 10.9% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Branson
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 150 | $119.6M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 40 | $34.1M |
| Retail Trade | 55 | $16.7M |
| Real Estate | 13 | $12.0M |
| Other Services | 39 | $9.2M |
| Construction | 30 | $6.5M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 25 | $4.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10 | $4.3M |
SBA lending in Branson by year
Geography, precisely
"Branson area" here means the Branson, MO micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Taney County, MO. 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.