SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Fort Dodge, IA
Which lenders fund Fort Dodge-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Iowa: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Fort Dodge area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Fort Dodge 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 Interstate Bank | 6 | $8.3M | $1.4M | not reported |
| 2 | Northwest Bank | 9 | $5.6M | $622K | not reported |
| 3 | Iowa Business Growth Company | 9 | $5.1M | $566K | not reported |
| 4 | Heartland Bank | 8 | $2.6M | $331K | not reported |
| 5 | First American Bank | 7 | $704K | $101K | 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 Fort Dodge compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge area | $294K ▲ 65.2% | 23.5% ▲ 7.8 pts |
| Iowa | $178K | 15.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Fort Dodge
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9 | $9.8M |
| Other Services | 12 | $6.5M |
| Manufacturing | 9 | $5.2M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | $4.4M |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $4.2M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 7 | $2.8M |
SBA lending in Fort Dodge by year
Geography, precisely
"Fort Dodge area" here means the Fort Dodge, IA micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Webster County, IA. 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.