SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Dalton, GA
Which lenders fund Dalton-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Georgia: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Dalton area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Dalton 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 | Builtwell Bank | 43 | $43.1M | $1.0M | 2.33% |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 24 | $33.0M | $1.4M | 0.00% |
| 3 | First National Community Bank | 14 | $17.8M | $1.3M | not reported |
| 4 | Capital Partners Certified Development Company | 11 | $12.8M | $1.2M | not reported |
| 5 | Metro City Bank | 10 | $11.4M | $1.1M | not reported |
| 6 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 10 | $11.2M | $1.1M | not reported |
| 7 | First Financial Bank | 22 | $9.6M | $436K | 0.00% |
| 8 | The Huntington National Bank | 9 | $8.7M | $971K | not reported |
| 9 | PromiseOne Bank | 6 | $8.1M | $1.3M | not reported |
| 10 | Celtic Bank Corporation | 14 | $8.0M | $573K | 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 Dalton compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton area | $560K ▲ 59.9% | 8.4% ▼ 2.5 pts |
| Georgia | $350K | 10.8% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Dalton
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 57 | $62.6M |
| Retail Trade | 60 | $47.7M |
| Manufacturing | 33 | $36.6M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 33 | $31.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | $14.4M |
| Other Services | 17 | $11.1M |
| Wholesale Trade | 13 | $10.2M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 7 | $7.1M |
SBA lending in Dalton by year
Geography, precisely
"Dalton area" here means the Dalton, GA metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Murray County, GA; Whitfield County, GA. 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.