SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Lincoln, IL
Which lenders fund Lincoln-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 Lincoln compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln area | $250K ▲ 12.2% | 11.4% ▼ 4.3 pts |
| Illinois | $223K | 15.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Lincoln
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 12 | $14.8M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 6 | $1.5M |
SBA lending in Lincoln by year
Geography, precisely
"Lincoln area" here means the Lincoln, IL micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Logan 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.