SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Tahlequah, OK
Which lenders fund Tahlequah-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Oklahoma: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Tahlequah area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Tahlequah 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 | BancFirst | 17 | $6.2M | $366K | not reported |
| 2 | Arvest Bank | 14 | $4.2M | $302K | not reported |
| 3 | First State Bank | 5 | $1.4M | $286K | 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 Tahlequah compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah area | $256K ▲ 13.6% | 13.6% ▲ 5.3 pts |
| Oklahoma | $225K | 8.2% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Tahlequah
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13 | $8.1M |
| Other Services | 6 | $6.0M |
| Retail Trade | 11 | $3.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | $2.5M |
SBA lending in Tahlequah by year
Geography, precisely
"Tahlequah area" here means the Tahlequah, OK micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Cherokee County, OK. 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.