Mostly Nebraska-based banks were among the largest lenders to “The Cornhusker 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 10 SBA Lenders in Nebraska:
| State Rank | Bank | Headquarters | # Loans | Avg Loan | Avg Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, NE | 46 | $213,137 | 5.6% |
| 2 | Wells Fargo | Sioux Falls, SD | 35 | $297,663 | 7.7% |
| 3 | First State Bank Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | 30 | $150,237 | 5.3% |
| 4 | Union Bank and Trust Company | Lincoln, NE | 20 | $145,265 | 5.5% |
| 5 | U.S. Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 18 | $97,344 | 7.4% |
| 6 | Bank of the West | San Francisco, CA | 14 | $251,871 | 6.5% |
| 7 | Independence Bank | East Greenwich, RI | 13 | $119,231 | 7.2% |
| 8 | Core Bank | Omaha, NE | 10 | $490,400 | 5.9% |
| 9 | Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, NE | 9 | $337,167 | 5.6% |
| 10 | State Bank of Table Rock | Table Rock, NE | 9 | $122,867 | 6.1% |
| 11 | Western Nebraska Bank | Curtis, NE | 8 | $40,875 | 6.5% |
| 12 | Live Oak | Wilmington, NC | 7 | $1,589,286 | 6.2% |
| 13 | Northwest Bank | Spencer, IA | 7 | $129,914 | 5.6% |
| 14 | American National Bank | Omaha, NE | 6 | $601,250 | 5.8% |
| 15 | Mutual of Omaha Bank | Omaha, NE | 6 | $1,303,600 | 5.2% |