SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Picayune, MS
Which lenders fund Picayune-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 Picayune area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Picayune 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 | Hancock Whitney Bank | 7 | $1.4M | $207K | not reported |
| 2 | BankPlus | 13 | $808K | $62K | not reported |
| 3 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 6 | $55K | $9K | 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 Picayune compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Picayune area | $109K ▼ 19.2% | 0.0% ▼ 1.9 pts |
| Mississippi | $135K | 1.9% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Picayune
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Professional and Technical Services | 5 | $2.1M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | $1.6M |
| Retail Trade | 8 | $1.5M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 5 | $1.4M |
| Construction | 6 | $926K |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6 | $666K |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 5 | $392K |
SBA lending in Picayune by year
Geography, precisely
"Picayune area" here means the Picayune, MS micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Pearl River 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.