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SBA loans in Bossier Parish, Louisiana
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.
SBA approved 49 loans to businesses in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $30.5M: 47 under 7(a) and 2 under 504.
That is 18.5 approvals per 1,000 business establishments (2,649 establishments in 2023), below the Louisiana figure of 22.6 and below the national 41.0.
It ranks 12th of 61 Louisiana counties with approvals. In FY2025 there were 17, up 42% on FY2024.
27 lenders had approvals here; the most active were The Huntington National Bank (5), Carter FCU (5) and Newtek Bank, National Association (4). The most common industry was restaurants and other eating places.
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 Bossier Parish
By number of approvals to businesses in the county, FY2021–FY2025; 27 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 5 | $3.8M | 10.2% | |
| 2 | Carter FCUSpringhill, LA | 5 | $2.8M | 10.2% | |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 4 | $1.2M | 8.2% | |
| 4 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 4 | $583K | 8.2% | |
| 5 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 3 | $425K | 6.1% | |
| 6 | Community Certified Development CorporationHouston, TX · CDC | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 7 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 8 | Byline BankChicago, IL | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 9 | Gibsland Bank & Trust CompanyGibsland, LA | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 10 | Barksdale FCUBossier City, LA | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 11 | Planters Bank and Trust CompanyIndianola, MS | 2 | — | 4.1% | |
| 12 | Wallis BankWallis, TX | 1 | — | 2.0% | |
| 13 | Bank Five NineOconomowoc, WI | 1 | — | 2.0% | |
| 14 | CIBC Bank USAChicago, IL | 1 | — | 2.0% | |
| 15 | Golden Bank National AssociationHouston, TX | 1 | — | 2.0% |
Industries
| # | Industry group (NAICS 4-digit) | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 7 | 14.3% | |
| 2 | Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNAICS 2389 | 4 | 8.2% | |
| 3 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 4 | 8.2% | |
| 4 | Building Material and Supplies DealersNAICS 4441 | 3 | 6.1% | |
| 5 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 6 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 7 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 8 | Residential Building ConstructionNAICS 2361 | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 9 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related ActivitiesNAICS 5242 | 1 | 2.0% | |
| 10 | Lessors of Real EstateNAICS 5311 | 1 | 2.0% |
Sectors
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 9 | 18.4% | |
| 2 | Construction | 8 | 16.3% | |
| 3 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8 | 16.3% | |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 5 | 10.2% | |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 3 | 6.1% | |
| 6 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 4.1% | |
| 8 | Finance and Insurance | 2 | 4.1% |
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 | 17 | $5.0M | $185K | 0 | — | 17 | 102 |
| FY2024 | 11 | $6.1M | $135K | 1 | — | 12 | 190 |
| FY2023 | 8 | $6.8M | $200K | 1 | — | 9 | 101 |
| FY2022 | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | 15 |
| FY2021 | 9 | $6.5M | $250K | 0 | — | 9 | 102 |
| FY2020 | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | 2 | 17 |
| FY2019 | 10 | $10.3M | $422K | 1 | — | 11 | 201 |
| FY2018 | 11 | $12.1M | $216K | 0 | — | 11 | 106 |
| FY2017 | 7 | $3.9M | $350K | 0 | — | 7 | 88 |
| FY2016 | 8 | $4.3M | $119K | 0 | — | 8 | 35 |
In FY2016–FY2020, the five fiscal years before the current window, the county had 39 approvals.
Against Louisiana and the country
| FY2021–FY2025 | Bossier Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | 49 | 2,452 | 342,825 |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 18.5 | 22.6 | 41.0 |
| Median 7(a) approval | $185K | $250K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | — | $588K | $657K |
| Average approval | $623K | $655K | $573K |
| 504 share of approvals | 4.1% | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 10.4 | 12.4 | 10.5 |
| Share of state approvals | 2.0% | 100.0% | — |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less12.2%6
- $50,001 to $150,00034.7%17
- $150,001 to $350,00016.3%8
- $350,001 to $1 million18.4%9
- $1 million to $2 million8.2%4
- Over $2 million10.2%5
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old34.7%17
- New business, 2 years or less18.4%9
- Startup, loan funds will open the business40.8%20
- Change of ownership6.1%3
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans in Bossier Parish?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (5), Carter FCU (5), Newtek Bank, National Association (4), Northeast Bank (4), JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (3). Volume says how active a lender is, nothing about terms or service.
How large are typical SBA loans in Bossier Parish?
The median 7(a) approval was $185K; the Louisiana 7(a) median was $250K.
Which industries get the most SBA loans in Bossier Parish?
Restaurants and Other Eating Places (7); Other Specialty Trade Contractors (4); Services to Buildings and Dwellings (4); Building Material and Supplies Dealers (3); Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (2).
Is SBA lending in Bossier Parish rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 38, against 13 in the three before: rising (+192%).
How does Bossier Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
18.5 approvals per 1,000 establishments against 22.6 statewide, and 49 of the state's 2,452 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