SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Galesburg, IL
Which lenders fund Galesburg-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Illinois: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
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How Galesburg compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg area | $92K ▼ 58.9% | 2.1% ▼ 13.6 pts |
| Illinois | $223K | 15.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Galesburg
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 17 | $12.0M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 20 | $11.2M |
| Construction | 11 | $5.8M |
| Other Services | 13 | $4.7M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 5 | $1.1M |
| Manufacturing | 8 | $875K |
| Administrative and Support | 7 | $404K |
SBA lending in Galesburg by year
Geography, precisely
"Galesburg area" here means the Galesburg, IL micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Knox County, IL. 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.