SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in El Dorado, AR
Which lenders fund El Dorado-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Arkansas: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the El Dorado area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the El Dorado 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 Financial Bank | 12 | $8.3M | $694K | not reported |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 10 | $6.4M | $638K | not reported |
| 3 | Southern Bancorp Bank | 12 | $4.8M | $403K | 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 El Dorado compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado area | $243K ▲ 21.1% | 0.0% ▼ 5.2 pts |
| Arkansas | $200K | 5.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in El Dorado
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 12 | $8.4M |
| Construction | 5 | $7.7M |
| Retail Trade | 10 | $4.2M |
| Manufacturing | 5 | $3.2M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | $1.6M |
SBA lending in El Dorado by year
Geography, precisely
"El Dorado area" here means the El Dorado, AR micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Union County, AR. 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.