SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Jonesboro, AR
Which lenders fund Jonesboro-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 Jonesboro area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Jonesboro 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 | The Huntington National Bank | 5 | $7.1M | $1.4M | not reported |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 5 | $4.9M | $975K | not reported |
| 3 | First Community Bank | 15 | $4.5M | $297K | not reported |
| 4 | FNBC Bank | 10 | $4.4M | $444K | not reported |
| 5 | Simmons Bank | 20 | $4.1M | $205K | 5.00% |
| 6 | Arvest Bank | 7 | $3.3M | $468K | not reported |
| 7 | ACC Capital | 7 | $3.2M | $452K | not reported |
| 8 | Southern Bancorp Bank | 7 | $1.8M | $251K | 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 Jonesboro compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro area | $278K ▲ 38.5% | 2.5% ▼ 2.8 pts |
| Arkansas | $200K | 5.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Jonesboro
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 27 | $24.3M |
| Retail Trade | 22 | $12.5M |
| Manufacturing | 12 | $12.1M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19 | $10.8M |
| Other Services | 11 | $6.1M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | $5.2M |
| Administrative and Support | 6 | $1.7M |
| Construction | 8 | $1.6M |
SBA lending in Jonesboro by year
Geography, precisely
"Jonesboro area" here means the Jonesboro, AR metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Craighead County, AR; Poinsett 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.