SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Savannah, GA
Which lenders fund Savannah-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Georgia: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Savannah area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Savannah 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 | Small Business Assistance Corporation | 174 | $108.9M | $626K | 0.00% |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 120 | $70.8M | $590K | 6.67% |
| 3 | Pinnacle Bank | 47 | $49.7M | $1.1M | 4.26% |
| 4 | Florida Business Development Corporation | 28 | $44.5M | $1.6M | not reported |
| 5 | Pineland Bank | 25 | $40.4M | $1.6M | 0.00% |
| 6 | Truist Bank | 65 | $37.8M | $581K | 4.62% |
| 7 | Ameris Bank | 43 | $36.2M | $842K | 2.33% |
| 8 | Live Oak Banking Company | 25 | $34.3M | $1.4M | 0.00% |
| 9 | Colony Bank | 29 | $30.0M | $1.0M | 10.34% |
| 10 | Renasant Bank | 37 | $28.9M | $781K | 13.51% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Savannah compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah area | $350K | 15.4% ▲ 4.6 pts |
| Georgia | $350K | 10.8% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Savannah
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 336 | $436.7M |
| Retail Trade | 162 | $115.2M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 96 | $57.1M |
| Construction | 97 | $55.7M |
| Manufacturing | 55 | $55.6M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 93 | $51.6M |
| Other Services | 97 | $43.8M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 78 | $42.1M |
SBA lending in Savannah by year
Geography, precisely
"Savannah area" here means the Savannah, GA metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Bryan County, GA; Chatham County, GA; Effingham County, GA. 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.