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SBA loans in Barton County, Kansas
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses located in the county, set against the number of businesses there and against the state.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
Businesses in Barton County, Kansas, received 33 SBA loan approvals worth $14.0M in FY2021 to FY2025 (32 7(a), 1 504).
That is 38.1 approvals per 1,000 business establishments (866 establishments in 2023), above the Kansas figure of 32.2 and close to the national 41.0.
It ranks 11th of 93 Kansas counties with approvals. In FY2025 there were 11.
12 lenders had approvals here; the most active were Farmers Bank and Trust (20), The Huntington National Bank (2) and Bank of Hays (2). The most common industry was other amusement and recreation industries.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Lenders most active in Barton County
By number of approvals to businesses in the county, FY2021–FY2025; 12 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmers Bank and TrustGreat Bend, KS | 20 | $2.0M | 60.6% | |
| 2 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 2 | — | 6.1% | |
| 3 | Bank of HaysHays, KS | 2 | — | 6.1% | |
| 4 | Shoreham BankWarwick, RI | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 5 | Merchants Bank of IndianaCarmel, IN | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 6 | Banc of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 7 | Union Bank and Trust CompanyLincoln, NE | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 8 | South Central Kansas Economic Development District, Inc.Wichita, KS · CDC | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 9 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 10 | First Bank of the LakeOsage Beach, MO | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 11 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 1 | — | 3.0% | |
| 12 | KCB BankLakin, KS | 1 | — | 3.0% |
Industries
| # | Industry group (NAICS 4-digit) | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 4 | 12.1% | |
| 2 | Support Activities for MiningNAICS 2131 | 4 | 12.1% | |
| 3 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| 4 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 2 | 6.1% | |
| 5 | Home Health Care ServicesNAICS 6216 | 2 | 6.1% | |
| 6 | Support Activities for Air TransportationNAICS 4881 | 2 | 6.1% | |
| 7 | Specialized Freight TruckingNAICS 4842 | 2 | 6.1% | |
| 8 | Cattle Ranching and FarmingNAICS 1121 | 2 | 6.1% | |
| 9 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related ActivitiesNAICS 5242 | 1 | 3.0% | |
| 10 | Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8113 | 1 | 3.0% |
Sectors
Approvals by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) approvals | 7(a) dollars | Median 7(a) | 504 approvals | 504 dollars | All approvals | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $5.7M | $225K | 1 | — | 11 | 157 |
| FY2024 | 3 | $4.8M | $81K | 0 | — | 3 | 15 |
| FY2023 | 7 | $2.0M | $116K | 0 | — | 7 | 47 |
| FY2022 | 5 | $533K | $100K | 0 | — | 5 | 26 |
| FY2021 | 7 | $651K | $90K | 0 | — | 7 | 25 |
| FY2020 | 4 | $2.3M | $199K | 0 | — | 4 | 17 |
| FY2019 | 6 | $2.6M | $126K | 0 | — | 6 | 51 |
| FY2018 | 9 | $1.9M | $100K | 0 | — | 9 | 52 |
| FY2017 | 9 | $2.2M | $100K | 0 | — | 9 | 95 |
| FY2016 | 5 | $1.6M | $150K | 1 | — | 6 | 33 |
In FY2016–FY2020, the five fiscal years before the current window, the county had 34 approvals.
Against Kansas and the country
| FY2021–FY2025 | Barton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | 33 | 2,451 | 342,825 |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 38.1 | 32.2 | 41.0 |
| Median 7(a) approval | $109K | $225K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | — | $581K | $657K |
| Average approval | $424K | $539K | $573K |
| 504 share of approvals | 3.0% | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 8.2 | 11.5 | 10.5 |
| Share of state approvals | 1.3% | 100.0% | — |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less12.1%4
- $50,001 to $150,00051.5%17
- $150,001 to $350,00018.2%6
- $350,001 to $1 million9.1%3
- $1 million to $2 million3.0%1
- Over $2 million6.1%2
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old51.5%17
- New business, 2 years or less24.2%8
- Startup, loan funds will open the business9.1%3
- Change of ownership15.2%5
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans in Barton County?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: Farmers Bank and Trust (20), The Huntington National Bank (2), Bank of Hays (2), Shoreham Bank (1), Merchants Bank of Indiana (1). Volume says how active a lender is, nothing about terms or service.
How large are typical SBA loans in Barton County?
The median 7(a) approval was $109K; the Kansas 7(a) median was $225K.
Which industries get the most SBA loans in Barton County?
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (4); Support Activities for Mining (4); Restaurants and Other Eating Places (3); Traveler Accommodation (2); Home Health Care Services (2).
Is SBA lending in Barton County rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 21, against 16 in the three before: rising (+31%).
How does Barton County compare with the rest of Kansas?
38.1 approvals per 1,000 establishments against 32.2 statewide, and 33 of the state's 2,451 approvals.
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Establishment counts are from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023, which leaves out most farms, government and businesses without employees. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error