SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Eau Claire, WI
Which lenders fund Eau Claire-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Wisconsin: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Eau Claire area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Eau Claire 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 | WBD, Inc. | 129 | $113.3M | $878K | not reported |
| 2 | Citizens Community Federal National Association | 124 | $70.9M | $572K | 2.42% |
| 3 | Nicolet National Bank | 86 | $20.1M | $234K | 4.65% |
| 4 | Security Financial Bank | 49 | $19.0M | $388K | 0.00% |
| 5 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 59 | $12.3M | $209K | 0.00% |
| 6 | Old National Bank | 21 | $10.7M | $508K | 0.00% |
| 7 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 16 | $6.8M | $426K | not reported |
| 8 | Associated Bank, National Association | 36 | $5.7M | $158K | 0.00% |
| 9 | Hiawatha National Bank | 17 | $4.8M | $284K | not reported |
| 10 | The Huntington National Bank | 8 | $4.6M | $572K | 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 Eau Claire compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire area | $215K ▲ 7.5% | 18.6% ▲ 5.0 pts |
| Wisconsin | $200K | 13.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Eau Claire
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 83 | $57.7M |
| Manufacturing | 81 | $51.1M |
| Retail Trade | 84 | $45.5M |
| Other Services | 78 | $37.3M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 77 | $33.6M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 40 | $25.4M |
| Administrative and Support | 66 | $22.0M |
| Construction | 57 | $16.2M |
SBA lending in Eau Claire by year
Geography, precisely
"Eau Claire area" here means the Eau Claire, WI metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Chippewa County, WI; Eau Claire County, WI. 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.