SBA loans by business type
SBA Loans for Poultry Farms
SBA lenders funded 5,372 7(a) and 504 loans for poultry farms since FY2010 (0.5% of all SBA lending in the data), totaling $5.1B, an average of $946K per loan. The most active lender is First Financial Bank.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)
These figures are computed from the SBA's public 7(a) and 504 funded-loan records for Poultry and Egg Production (NAICS 1123). They cover funded loans, not applications, so a lender's activity here is a track-record signal — not a guarantee you will be approved. Among the 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 2.4% — a relative track-record signal, not a lifetime default rate (504 charge-offs are not reported in the SBA data); see our methodology. Estimate a payment with the SBA loan calculator, or check the basics with the eligibility checker.
Top SBA lenders in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, the sector that includes poultry farms
Ranked by SBA loans funded across Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing (NAICS 11), the full sector that contains Poultry and Egg Production (NAICS 1123). The sector is broader than poultry farms alone, and sector level is the granularity our per-lender track-record data supports, so every figure below, including the 7(a) charge-off rate, is sector-wide, not specific to poultry farms. Charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans, never on 504 loans, so a lender without a reliable 7(a) sample in the sector shows “not reported,” never 0%. A lender active in your situation is a good place to start; talk to a few before you apply.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Financial Bank | 2,758 | $1.8B | $648K | 2.47% |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 771 | $1.6B | $2.0M | 1.04% |
| 3 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 506 | $85.9M | $170K | 3.56% |
| 4 | Community Bank of Mississippi | 402 | $233.0M | $580K | 3.23% |
| 5 | The Huntington National Bank | 362 | $95.5M | $264K | 1.93% |
| 6 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 244 | $20.0M | $82K | 6.15% |
| 7 | Peoples Bank | 232 | $64.4M | $277K | 6.90% |
| 8 | Columbia Bank | 227 | $36.8M | $162K | 1.32% |
| 9 | Covington County Bank | 219 | $22.1M | $101K | 0.00% |
| 10 | TD Bank, National Association | 179 | $19.5M | $109K | 4.47% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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Top states for poultry farms SBA loans
| State | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 831 | $854.6M |
| Arkansas | 839 | $842.5M |
| Mississippi | 1,645 | $836.1M |
| Texas | 367 | $486.5M |
| North Carolina | 329 | $389.2M |
| Alabama | 265 | $274.0M |
| Missouri | 159 | $235.3M |
| Tennessee | 143 | $191.2M |
| Oklahoma | 149 | $168.9M |
| Louisiana | 123 | $139.4M |
SBA lending for poultry farms by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
SBA loans for poultry farms: frequently asked questions
Can you get an SBA loan for poultry farms?
Yes. Lenders funded 5,372 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for poultry farms in the public data (as of 2026-03-31), 0.5% of all SBA lending, totaling $5.1B.
How much is a typical SBA loan for poultry farms?
The average SBA loan for poultry farms is $946K, across 5,372 funded loans. Your amount depends on use of funds, cash flow, and the lender.
Which SBA lenders fund poultry farms?
First Financial Bank, Live Oak Banking Company, Community Bank of Mississippi are among the most active SBA lenders for poultry farms by funded volume. A lender that regularly funds your situation is more likely to understand the deal.