SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Mississippi
In Mississippi, SBA lenders funded 2,240 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $1.3B, an average of $598K per loan. The most active lender is Peoples 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
2,240
Total volume
$1.3B
Average loan size
$598K
Most active SBA lenders in Mississippi
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Bank | 367 | $142.2M |
| Three Rivers Local Development Company, Inc. | 74 | $109.8M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 57 | $83.6M |
| Community Bank of Mississippi | 218 | $82.8M |
| BankFirst Financial Services | 174 | $72.4M |
| The Huntington National Bank | 81 | $52.7M |
| Renasant Bank | 42 | $49.0M |
| Central Mississippi Development Company, Inc. | 40 | $46.9M |
Top industries funded in Mississippi
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 356 | $377.0M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing | 365 | $283.6M |
| Retail Trade | 262 | $156.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 177 | $92.5M |
| Manufacturing | 88 | $73.6M |
| Other Services | 160 | $60.4M |
| Construction | 156 | $44.8M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 70 | $40.4M |
SBA lending in Mississippi by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | $15.8M |
| 2011 | 13 | $18.7M |
| 2012 | 15 | $15.2M |
| 2013 | 10 | $14.4M |
| 2014 | 8 | $11.4M |
| 2015 | 5 | $2.1M |
| 2016 | 3 | $2.9M |
| 2017 | 4 | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 5 | $9.9M |
| 2019 | 6 | $6.5M |
| 2020 | 295 | $159.8M |
| 2021 | 378 | $218.0M |
| 2022 | 295 | $137.5M |
| 2023 | 336 | $223.0M |
| 2024 | 366 | $180.9M |
| 2025 | 352 | $205.4M |
| 2026 | 136 | $110.9M |
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.