SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Louisiana
In Louisiana, SBA lenders funded 7,572 7(a) and 504 loans since FY2010, totaling $3.9B, an average of $513K per loan. The most active lender is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)
Top SBA lenders in Louisiana
Ranked by SBA loans funded in Louisiana since FY2010. Each lender's figures, including its 7(a) charge-off rate, cover its Louisiana loans only. Charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans, never on 504 loans, so a lender without a reliable 7(a) sample in Louisiana shows “not reported,” never 0%.
See the full Louisiana ranking : up to 25 lenders, with the 7(a) vs 504 leaders and industry context.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 968 | $180.6M | $187K | 5.68% |
| 2 | Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 634 | $205.9M | $325K | 5.52% |
| 3 | Hancock Whitney Bank | 380 | $144.2M | $379K | 2.11% |
| 4 | Fidelity Bank | 280 | $70.4M | $251K | 3.21% |
| 5 | Capital One, National Association | 235 | $92.6M | $394K | 4.68% |
| 6 | Gulf Coast Bank | 234 | $107.8M | $461K | 5.13% |
| 7 | Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. | 220 | $144.1M | $655K | not reported |
| 8 | b1BANK | 217 | $105.9M | $488K | 1.84% |
| 9 | The Huntington National Bank | 216 | $94.4M | $437K | 2.78% |
| 10 | Northeast Bank | 212 | $27.4M | $129K | 1.89% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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504 lenders (CDCs) in Louisiana
An SBA 504 project in Louisiana pairs two lenders: a bank or credit union funds roughly half the cost as a first mortgage, and a Certified Development Company (CDC) funds about 40% through an SBA-backed debenture, with the borrower putting down around 10%. Below are the CDCs most active on 504 loans in Louisiana, ranked by 504 loans funded in the state since FY2010. Figures are 504-only; charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans only and does not apply to CDCs.
| CDC | 504 loans | 504 volume |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. | 220 | $144.1M |
| Community Certified Development Corporation | 73 | $64.9M |
| New Orleans Regional Business Development Loan Corporation | 48 | $34.4M |
| JEDCO Development Corporation | 46 | $47.3M |
| Independent Development Services Corporation | 3 | $7.1M |
| Capital Certified Development Corporation | 1 | $2.3M |
| Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation | 1 | $620K |
All Certified Development Companies · Current 504 loan rates · How 504 loans work
Top industries funded in Louisiana
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,166 | $948.4M |
| Retail Trade | 1,052 | $444.0M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 808 | $339.4M |
| Construction | 757 | $297.2M |
| Manufacturing | 438 | $262.7M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 637 | $251.7M |
| Other Services | 639 | $246.1M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 323 | $175.7M |
Top cities for SBA loans in Louisiana
Where SBA 7(a) and 504 borrowers in Louisiana are located, by funded volume.
| City | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 798 | $415.6M |
| New Orleans | 903 | $413.1M |
| Lafayette | 477 | $266.5M |
| Shreveport | 319 | $175.3M |
| Metairie | 341 | $150.3M |
| Lake Charles | 226 | $133.6M |
| Covington | 228 | $99.8M |
| Slidell | 203 | $90.5M |
SBA lending by metro area in Louisiana
Which lenders fund each Louisiana market, with local loan sizes and industries.
- SBA lenders in New Orleans, LA 2,028 loans
- SBA lenders in Baton Rouge, LA 1,431 loans
- SBA lenders in Lafayette, LA 961 loans
- SBA lenders in Slidell, LA 789 loans
- SBA lenders in Shreveport, LA 502 loans
- SBA lenders in Lake Charles, LA 328 loans
- SBA lenders in Monroe, LA 295 loans
- SBA lenders in Houma, LA 307 loans
- SBA lenders in Hammond, LA 183 loans
- SBA lenders in Alexandria, LA 137 loans
- SBA lenders in Minden, LA 82 loans
- SBA lenders in Ruston, LA 77 loans
- SBA lenders in New Iberia, LA 72 loans
- SBA lenders in Opelousas, LA 85 loans
- SBA lenders in Morgan City, LA 39 loans
- SBA lenders in Natchez, MS 35 loans
SBA lending in Louisiana by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 630 | $143.7M |
| 2011 | 608 | $182.2M |
| 2012 | 452 | $142.5M |
| 2013 | 397 | $137.9M |
| 2014 | 396 | $195.2M |
| 2015 | 453 | $218.8M |
| 2016 | 402 | $191.3M |
| 2017 | 388 | $194.1M |
| 2018 | 496 | $327.9M |
| 2019 | 384 | $222.1M |
| 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 |
SBA lending in Louisiana: frequently asked questions
How much SBA lending is there in Louisiana?
SBA lenders funded 7,572 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $3.9B in Louisiana in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31), an average of $513K per loan.
Who is the most active SBA lender in Louisiana?
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most active SBA lender in Louisiana in the public data, by loans funded.
What industries get the most SBA loans in Louisiana?
The most-funded industry for SBA loans in Louisiana is Accommodation and Food Services.
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