SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Louisiana
In Louisiana, SBA lenders funded 3,240 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $2.1B, an average of $653K per loan. The most active lender is Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc., and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
3,240
Total volume
$2.1B
Average loan size
$653K
Most active SBA lenders in Louisiana
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. | 220 | $144.1M |
| American Bank | 204 | $136.2M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 82 | $130.7M |
| First Financial Bank | 57 | $94.5M |
| b1BANK | 125 | $84.9M |
| Newtek Bank, National Association | 208 | $72.7M |
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 134 | $67.0M |
| Community Certified Development Corporation | 73 | $64.9M |
Top industries funded in Louisiana
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 549 | $552.1M |
| Retail Trade | 368 | $216.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 374 | $194.2M |
| Construction | 373 | $183.9M |
| Other Services | 293 | $135.6M |
| Manufacturing | 176 | $125.0M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 245 | $114.3M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 114 | $90.1M |
SBA lending in Louisiana by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 | $26.3M |
| 2011 | 30 | $15.4M |
| 2012 | 30 | $24.0M |
| 2013 | 28 | $22.9M |
| 2014 | 25 | $16.1M |
| 2015 | 24 | $18.9M |
| 2016 | 18 | $15.8M |
| 2017 | 25 | $18.4M |
| 2018 | 25 | $13.2M |
| 2019 | 26 | $13.6M |
| 2020 | 317 | $207.4M |
| 2021 | 394 | $307.5M |
| 2022 | 376 | $302.1M |
| 2023 | 444 | $258.8M |
| 2024 | 595 | $360.0M |
| 2025 | 642 | $376.6M |
| 2026 | 198 | $118.4M |
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.