SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Columbus, NE
Which lenders fund Columbus-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Nebraska: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Columbus area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Columbus 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 | Nebraska Economic Development Corporation | 28 | $17.9M | $638K | not reported |
| 2 | First Nebraska Bank | 13 | $5.6M | $434K | not reported |
| 3 | Columbus Bank and Trust Company | 9 | $2.2M | $240K | not reported |
| 4 | Pinnacle Bank | 8 | $1.5M | $192K | not reported |
| 5 | First National Bank of Omaha | 13 | $1.2M | $95K | not reported |
| 6 | Great Plains State Bank | 5 | $1.2M | $235K | 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 Columbus compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus area | $184K ▲ 22.3% | 25.0% ▲ 13.3 pts |
| Nebraska | $150K | 11.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Columbus
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13 | $12.2M |
| Manufacturing | 21 | $11.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12 | $7.3M |
| Construction | 10 | $5.2M |
| Other Services | 12 | $3.3M |
| Retail Trade | 13 | $2.3M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 6 | $1.3M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 5 | $390K |
SBA lending in Columbus by year
Geography, precisely
"Columbus area" here means the Columbus, NE micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Colfax County, NE; Platte County, NE. 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.