Last annual update:
A few Missouri-based banks were among the largest lenders to “The Show Me 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 Missouri:
| State Rank | Bank | Headquarters | # Loans | Avg Loan | Avg Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 105 | $102,381 | 8.6% |
| 2 | The Bank of Missouri | Perryville, MO | 52 | $326,908 | 7.2% |
| 3 | OakStar Bank | Springfield, MO | 51 | $547,933 | 7.3% |
| 4 | Midwest Regional Bank | Festus, MO | 38 | $660,876 | 7.5% |
| 5 | Simmons Bank | Pine Bluff, AR | 37 | $331,703 | 6.8% |
| 6 | Guaranty Bank | Springfield, MO | 33 | $407,894 | 7.4% |
| 7 | Independence Bank | East Greenwich, RI | 29 | $124,483 | 6.1% |
| 8 | Commerce Bank | Kansas City, MO | 28 | $349,896 | 6.8% |
| 9 | American Bank of Missouri | Wellsville, MO | 22 | $788,709 | 7.2% |
| 10 | UMB Bank | Kansas City, MO | 20 | $370,820 | 6.0% |
| 11 | Busey Bank | Champaign, IL | 16 | $796,369 | 7.0% |
| 12 | Core Bank | Omaha, NE | 13 | $840,446 | 7.6% |
| 13 | Hawthorn Bank | Jefferson City, MO | 12 | $248,467 | 6.3% |
| 14 | PNC Bank | Wilmington, DE | 12 | $87,083 | 8.0% |
| 15 | Wells Fargo | Sioux Falls, SD | 12 | $820,583 | 7.1% |
| 16 | Arvest Bank | Fayetteville, AR | 11 | $344,918 | 6.8% |
| 17 | Bank of the West | San Francisco, CA | 11 | $182,809 | 6.9% |
| 18 | First Home Bank | Seminole, FL | 11 | $234,818 | 7.6% |
| 19 | Belgrade State Bank | Belgrade, MO | 10 | $384,960 | 7.4% |
| 20 | Celtic Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | 10 | $873,320 | 7.2% |