SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Meridian, MS
Which lenders fund Meridian-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Mississippi: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Meridian area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Meridian 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 | Community Bank of Mississippi | 14 | $8.0M | $572K | not reported |
| 2 | BankPlus | 7 | $2.3M | $332K | not reported |
| 3 | The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 11 | $2.3M | $210K | not reported |
| 4 | Trustmark Bank | 7 | $2.3M | $328K | not reported |
| 5 | Peoples Bank | 7 | $2.3M | $323K | not reported |
| 6 | First Financial Bank | 5 | $2.1M | $425K | 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 Meridian compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian area | $226K ▲ 67.6% | 2.9% ▲ 1.0 pts |
| Mississippi | $135K | 1.9% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Meridian
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 19 | $20.4M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 13 | $12.6M |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $10.7M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | $5.9M |
| Finance and Insurance | 8 | $4.1M |
| Manufacturing | 10 | $3.8M |
| Construction | 6 | $1.9M |
| Other Services | 6 | $1.9M |
SBA lending in Meridian by year
Geography, precisely
"Meridian area" here means the Meridian, MS micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Clarke County, MS; Lauderdale County, MS. 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.