SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Opelousas, LA
Which lenders fund Opelousas-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Louisiana: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Opelousas area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Opelousas 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 | Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. | 8 | $8.1M | $1.0M | not reported |
| 2 | Rayne State Bank & Trust Company | 7 | $4.9M | $697K | not reported |
| 3 | American Bank | 6 | $3.3M | $548K | not reported |
| 4 | Gulf Coast Bank | 7 | $2.8M | $397K | not reported |
| 5 | Live Oak Banking Company | 5 | $2.2M | $442K | not reported |
| 6 | b1BANK | 8 | $660K | $82K | not reported |
| 7 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 10 | $424K | $42K | 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 Opelousas compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Opelousas area | $187K ▼ 4.4% | 10.6% ▲ 4.9 pts |
| Louisiana | $195K | 5.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Opelousas
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 10 | $8.8M |
| Construction | 6 | $5.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | $5.0M |
| Manufacturing | 9 | $4.7M |
| Retail Trade | 17 | $4.6M |
| Educational Services | 5 | $3.7M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 9 | $1.3M |
| Other Services | 6 | $668K |
SBA lending in Opelousas by year
Geography, precisely
"Opelousas area" here means the Opelousas, LA micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: St. Landry Parish, LA. 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.