SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Durango, CO
Which lenders fund Durango-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 Durango area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Durango 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 | First Southwest Bank | 72 | $22.0M | $306K | 4.17% |
| 2 | B:Side Capital | 33 | $15.8M | $480K | not reported |
| 3 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 45 | $15.0M | $334K | 2.22% |
| 4 | Live Oak Banking Company | 7 | $5.4M | $765K | not reported |
| 5 | Bank of Colorado | 9 | $4.1M | $451K | not reported |
| 6 | Zions Bank, A Division of | 17 | $3.8M | $222K | not reported |
| 7 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 5 | $2.1M | $420K | 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 Durango compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Durango area | $207K ▼ 17.4% | 13.9% ▲ 1.7 pts |
| Colorado | $250K | 12.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Durango
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 41 | $25.8M |
| Retail Trade | 40 | $23.2M |
| Construction | 32 | $21.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22 | $11.8M |
| Other Services | 20 | $11.7M |
| Wholesale Trade | 14 | $7.3M |
| Administrative and Support | 13 | $5.1M |
| Real Estate | 10 | $4.5M |
SBA lending in Durango by year
Geography, precisely
"Durango area" here means the Durango, CO micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: La Plata 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.