SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Glasgow, KY
Which lenders fund Glasgow-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Kentucky: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Glasgow area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Glasgow 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 | South Central Bank, Inc. | 50 | $8.1M | $161K | 2.00% |
| 2 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 25 | $3.8M | $153K | 4.00% |
| 3 | First Financial Bank | 7 | $2.1M | $305K | not reported |
| 4 | Peoples Bank | 8 | $1.2M | $149K | not reported |
| 5 | Magnolia Bank Incorporated | 6 | $1.1M | $190K | not reported |
| 6 | First Financial Bank, National Association | 6 | $755K | $126K | 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 Glasgow compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow area | $75K ▼ 47.5% | 3.9% ▼ 2.9 pts |
| Kentucky | $143K | 6.8% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Glasgow
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 19 | $14.2M |
| Retail Trade | 26 | $7.4M |
| Other Services | 22 | $6.9M |
| Construction | 12 | $5.8M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 10 | $2.7M |
| Manufacturing | 10 | $2.5M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | $778K |
| Professional and Technical Services | 7 | $636K |
SBA lending in Glasgow by year
Geography, precisely
"Glasgow area" here means the Glasgow, KY micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Barren County, KY; Metcalfe County, KY. 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.