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SBA Loan Index

SBA lending by state

SBA Lending in South Carolina

In South Carolina, SBA lenders funded 4,965 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $3.4B, an average of $677K per loan. The most active lender is Provident Business Financial Services, 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
4,965
Total volume
$3.4B
Average loan size
$677K

Most active SBA lenders in South Carolina

Top industries funded in South Carolina

IndustryLoansTotal volume
Accommodation and Food Services 853 $941.9M
Retail Trade 597 $372.0M
Health Care and Social Assistance 490 $318.3M
Manufacturing 297 $289.4M
Other Services 504 $264.9M
Construction 545 $241.0M
Professional and Technical Services 363 $188.4M
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation 183 $161.6M

SBA lending in South Carolina by year

Fiscal yearLoansTotal volume
201046$21.5M
201142$14.6M
201264$61.4M
201343$35.0M
201429$16.8M
201536$22.3M
201634$27.9M
201734$31.2M
201829$36.7M
201950$40.3M
2020457$327.7M
2021635$619.3M
2022622$424.6M
2023708$405.9M
2024842$490.0M
2025969$577.2M
2026325$207.9M
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.

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