SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Grand Island, NE
Which lenders fund Grand Island-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Nebraska: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Grand Island area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Grand Island 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 | Nebraska Economic Development Corporation | 30 | $28.3M | $943K | not reported |
| 2 | First National Bank of Omaha | 39 | $8.2M | $210K | 5.13% |
| 3 | Equitable Bank | 25 | $3.4M | $137K | 4.00% |
| 4 | Union Bank and Trust Company | 7 | $2.9M | $413K | not reported |
| 5 | Heritage Bank | 22 | $2.0M | $93K | 0.00% |
| 6 | First Interstate Bank | 6 | $1.7M | $285K | not reported |
| 7 | Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Grand Island | 15 | $1.7M | $112K | not reported |
| 8 | Pinnacle Bank | 6 | $653K | $109K | not reported |
| 9 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 17 | $561K | $33K | not reported |
| 10 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 7 | $225K | $32K | 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 Grand Island compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island area | $125K ▼ 16.7% | 17.1% ▲ 5.4 pts |
| Nebraska | $150K | 11.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Grand Island
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 43 | $20.0M |
| Retail Trade | 38 | $14.0M |
| Construction | 36 | $5.5M |
| Other Services | 19 | $5.3M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14 | $4.8M |
| Manufacturing | 11 | $3.6M |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | $3.0M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 6 | $2.2M |
SBA lending in Grand Island by year
Geography, precisely
"Grand Island area" here means the Grand Island, NE metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Hall County, NE; Howard County, NE; Merrick County, NE. 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.