SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Arkansas
In Arkansas, SBA lenders funded 2,273 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $1.4B, an average of $617K per loan. The most active lender is First Financial Bank, and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
2,273
Total volume
$1.4B
Average loan size
$617K
Most active SBA lenders in Arkansas
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| First Financial Bank | 107 | $118.8M |
| Rural Missouri, Inc. | 127 | $113.5M |
| Southern Bancorp Bank | 120 | $97.8M |
| Six Bridges Capital Corporation | 133 | $96.6M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 49 | $83.3M |
| First Service Bank | 119 | $78.7M |
| Arvest Bank | 288 | $68.6M |
| The Huntington National Bank | 81 | $44.2M |
Top industries funded in Arkansas
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 363 | $270.5M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 211 | $243.5M |
| Retail Trade | 286 | $200.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 221 | $124.6M |
| Manufacturing | 122 | $85.0M |
| Other Services | 203 | $82.7M |
| Construction | 248 | $70.1M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 147 | $62.6M |
SBA lending in Arkansas by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 | $15.0M |
| 2011 | 20 | $13.2M |
| 2012 | 22 | $18.4M |
| 2013 | 13 | $16.7M |
| 2014 | 4 | $1.1M |
| 2015 | 14 | $7.4M |
| 2016 | 3 | $3.1M |
| 2017 | 7 | $10.8M |
| 2018 | 10 | $12.0M |
| 2019 | 10 | $5.7M |
| 2020 | 316 | $124.9M |
| 2021 | 346 | $232.6M |
| 2022 | 298 | $174.6M |
| 2023 | 322 | $217.1M |
| 2024 | 302 | $163.1M |
| 2025 | 421 | $263.0M |
| 2026 | 141 | $123.2M |
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.