SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Denver, CO
Which lenders fund Denver-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Colorado: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Denver area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Denver 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 | B:Side Capital | 1,064 | $872.5M | $820K | 11.94% |
| 2 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 1,928 | $608.1M | $315K | 5.19% |
| 3 | Live Oak Banking Company | 396 | $488.9M | $1.2M | 2.27% |
| 4 | Hanmi Bank | 403 | $307.8M | $764K | 1.24% |
| 5 | BMO Bank National Association | 393 | $292.4M | $744K | 2.04% |
| 6 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 1,507 | $271.9M | $180K | 3.05% |
| 7 | KeyBank National Association | 680 | $254.5M | $374K | 3.97% |
| 8 | Bank of Hope | 345 | $235.1M | $681K | 3.48% |
| 9 | Preferred Lending Partners | 215 | $227.2M | $1.1M | not reported |
| 10 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 943 | $221.5M | $235K | 4.56% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Denver compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Denver area | $250K | 9.3% ▼ 2.9 pts |
| Colorado | $250K | 12.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Denver
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,583 | $1.2B |
| Retail Trade | 2,046 | $1.1B |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,412 | $997.3M |
| Construction | 1,926 | $816.8M |
| Other Services | 1,589 | $798.7M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 1,893 | $793.6M |
| Manufacturing | 975 | $642.9M |
| Wholesale Trade | 566 | $311.6M |
SBA lending in Denver by year
Geography, precisely
"Denver area" here means the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Adams County, CO; Arapahoe County, CO; Broomfield County, CO; Clear Creek County, CO; Denver County, CO; Douglas County, CO; Elbert County, CO; Gilpin County, CO; Jefferson County, CO; Park County, CO. 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.