SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Ottumwa, IA
Which lenders fund Ottumwa-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Iowa: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
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How Ottumwa compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa area | $165K ▼ 7.1% | 7.8% ▼ 7.9 pts |
| Iowa | $178K | 15.7% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Ottumwa
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8 | $4.6M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | $4.6M |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $3.7M |
| Construction | 8 | $3.2M |
| Other Services | 7 | $1.6M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 6 | $590K |
SBA lending in Ottumwa by year
Geography, precisely
"Ottumwa area" here means the Ottumwa, IA micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Wapello County, IA. 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.