SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, SBA lenders funded 10,239 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $6.3B, an average of $615K per loan. The most active lender is WBD, Inc., and the most-funded industry is Manufacturing.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
10,239
Total volume
$6.3B
Average loan size
$615K
Most active SBA lenders in Wisconsin
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| WBD, Inc. | 2,979 | $2.4B |
| Byline Bank | 216 | $244.7M |
| Old National Bank | 204 | $211.4M |
| Racine County Economic Development Corporation | 248 | $197.1M |
| Nicolet National Bank | 337 | $176.6M |
| Bank First, N.A. | 300 | $151.8M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 114 | $143.8M |
| Citizens Community Federal National Association | 185 | $126.1M |
Top industries funded in Wisconsin
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,446 | $1.3B |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,540 | $1.1B |
| Retail Trade | 1,340 | $852.0M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 913 | $606.2M |
| Construction | 1,000 | $441.5M |
| Other Services | 903 | $397.8M |
| Wholesale Trade | 397 | $285.4M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 609 | $281.3M |
SBA lending in Wisconsin by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 199 | $130.4M |
| 2011 | 161 | $97.1M |
| 2012 | 336 | $249.4M |
| 2013 | 200 | $135.2M |
| 2014 | 136 | $96.3M |
| 2015 | 140 | $115.9M |
| 2016 | 137 | $118.3M |
| 2017 | 190 | $149.1M |
| 2018 | 151 | $116.9M |
| 2019 | 174 | $135.3M |
| 2020 | 1,224 | $664.9M |
| 2021 | 1,668 | $1.1B |
| 2022 | 1,294 | $789.5M |
| 2023 | 1,143 | $653.0M |
| 2024 | 1,272 | $712.9M |
| 2025 | 1,323 | $753.1M |
| 2026 | 491 | $315.4M |
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.