SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Kentucky
In Kentucky, SBA lenders funded 3,551 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $1.8B, an average of $510K per loan. The most active lender is Capital Access Corporation - Kentucky, and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
3,551
Total volume
$1.8B
Average loan size
$510K
Most active SBA lenders in Kentucky
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Access Corporation - Kentucky | 179 | $136.5M |
| Community Ventures Corporation | 196 | $130.9M |
| Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company | 192 | $117.2M |
| The Huntington National Bank | 401 | $110.4M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 75 | $110.3M |
| Republic Bank & Trust Company | 206 | $86.0M |
| Alloy Development Co., Inc. | 106 | $83.3M |
| Community Trust Bank, Inc. | 363 | $76.6M |
Top industries funded in Kentucky
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 553 | $453.1M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 355 | $187.6M |
| Manufacturing | 250 | $181.2M |
| Retail Trade | 425 | $180.4M |
| Other Services | 388 | $172.2M |
| Construction | 466 | $154.2M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 255 | $96.0M |
| Wholesale Trade | 109 | $75.2M |
SBA lending in Kentucky by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55 | $30.7M |
| 2011 | 47 | $23.7M |
| 2012 | 60 | $46.3M |
| 2013 | 37 | $25.3M |
| 2014 | 35 | $24.1M |
| 2015 | 32 | $20.3M |
| 2016 | 39 | $37.2M |
| 2017 | 37 | $24.6M |
| 2018 | 26 | $12.0M |
| 2019 | 25 | $20.5M |
| 2020 | 391 | $174.3M |
| 2021 | 503 | $297.7M |
| 2022 | 430 | $202.6M |
| 2023 | 460 | $213.8M |
| 2024 | 550 | $244.6M |
| 2025 | 615 | $309.4M |
| 2026 | 209 | $102.8M |
Sources and disclaimer. Figures are computed from the
U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31); see our
methodology. SBA Loan Index is
not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor.