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Few Kentucky-based banks were among the largest lenders to “The Bluegrass State” businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 7(a) program. Whether your business is a restaurant, auto repair, medical practice, funeral home, veterinary or hotel, your mission is to exceed your customer expectations. So, if you’re ready to step up your business to the next level, here are the top SBA Lenders in Kentucky:
| State Rank | Bank | Headquarters | # Loans | Avg Loan | Avg Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington National | Columbus, OH | 91 | $286,001 | 6.3% |
| 2 | Community Trust Bank | Pikeville, KY | 66 | $129,518 | 5.7% |
| 3 | U.S. Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 51 | $98,737 | 8.2% |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase Bank | Columbus, OH | 21 | $180,290 | 7.3% |
| 5 | MainSource Bank | Greensburg, IN | 18 | $398,133 | 4.8% |
| 6 | Fifth Third Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 17 | $151,288 | 5.5% |
| 7 | Stock Yards Bank & Trust | Louisville, KY | 17 | $217,418 | 5.7% |
| 8 | Live Oak | Wilmington, NC | 13 | $1,445,892 | 6.2% |
| 9 | Hancock Bank & Trust Company | Hawesville, KY | 12 | $228,558 | 5.6% |
| 10 | Celtic Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | 11 | $199,636 | 6.7% |
| 11 | First Home Bank | Seminole, FL | 10 | $258,000 | 6.8% |
| 12 | Commonwealth Bank & Trust | Louisville, KY | 9 | $131,889 | 5.7% |
| 13 | Republic Bank & Trust | Louisville, KY | 9 | $366,133 | 5.1% |
| 14 | First State Bank of the Southeast | Pineville, KY | 8 | $137,513 | 5.8% |
| 15 | PNC Bank | Wilmington, DE | 8 | $337,225 | 6.3% |
| 16 | Stearns Bank | Saint Cloud, MN | 7 | $584,086 | 7.0% |
| 17 | Bank of George | Las Vegas, NV | 6 | $1,083,333 | 6.2% |
| 18 | Independence Bank | East Greenwich, RI | 6 | $120,833 | 7.2% |
| 19 | South Central Bank | Glasgow, KY | 6 | $96,667 | 4.8% |
| 20 | First Savings Bank | Clarksville, IN | 5 | $1,132,620 | 6.2% |