SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Pittsburgh, PA
Which lenders fund Pittsburgh-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Pennsylvania: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Pittsburgh area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Pittsburgh metropolitan 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 | The Huntington National Bank | 2,848 | $518.5M | $182K | 2.74% |
| 2 | First Commonwealth Bank | 483 | $239.4M | $496K | 0.83% |
| 3 | Regional Development Funding Corporation | 264 | $181.8M | $689K | not reported |
| 4 | Enterprise Bank | 315 | $180.1M | $572K | 2.86% |
| 5 | Live Oak Banking Company | 126 | $143.4M | $1.1M | 0.00% |
| 6 | PNC Bank, National Association | 508 | $136.4M | $269K | 2.17% |
| 7 | KeyBank National Association | 400 | $119.0M | $298K | 1.50% |
| 8 | Empire State Certified Development Corporation | 119 | $105.3M | $885K | not reported |
| 9 | First National Bank of Pennsylvania | 120 | $82.8M | $690K | 0.83% |
| 10 | Citizens Bank, National Association | 320 | $55.0M | $172K | 1.56% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Pittsburgh compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh area | $125K ▼ 16.7% | 5.6% ▼ 0.5 pts |
| Pennsylvania | $150K | 6.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Pittsburgh
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,135 | $476.7M |
| Manufacturing | 637 | $345.3M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 650 | $258.7M |
| Retail Trade | 724 | $239.2M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 618 | $217.6M |
| Other Services | 754 | $212.8M |
| Construction | 941 | $207.5M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 260 | $133.7M |
SBA lending in Pittsburgh by year
Geography, precisely
"Pittsburgh area" here means the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Allegheny County, PA; Armstrong County, PA; Beaver County, PA; Butler County, PA; Fayette County, PA; Lawrence County, PA; Washington County, PA; Westmoreland County, PA. 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.