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SBA loans in Caddo 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 128 loans to businesses in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $78.8M: 126 under 7(a) and 2 under 504.
That is 21.0 approvals per 1,000 business establishments (6,086 establishments in 2023), close to the Louisiana figure of 22.6 and below the national 41.0.
It ranks 6th of 61 Louisiana counties with approvals. In FY2025 there were 29, down 15% on FY2024.
38 lenders had approvals here; the most active were Planters Bank and Trust Company (23), Carter FCU (20) and Regions Bank (9). 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 Caddo Parish
By number of approvals to businesses in the county, FY2021–FY2025; 38 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planters Bank and Trust CompanyIndianola, MS | 23 | $1.8M | 18.0% | |
| 2 | Carter FCUSpringhill, LA | 20 | $8.9M | 15.6% | |
| 3 | Regions BankBirmingham, AL | 9 | $8.9M | 7.0% | |
| 4 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 8 | $5.9M | 6.3% | |
| 5 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 6 | $1.2M | 4.7% | |
| 6 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 6 | $661K | 4.7% | |
| 7 | Byline BankChicago, IL | 4 | $3.5M | 3.1% | |
| 8 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 4 | $2.2M | 3.1% | |
| 9 | A N E C A FCUShreveport, LA | 4 | $793K | 3.1% | |
| 10 | Lendistry SBLC, LLCLos Angeles, CA | 3 | $1.0M | 2.3% | |
| 11 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 3 | $1.0M | 2.3% | |
| 12 | Gibsland Bank & Trust CompanyGibsland, LA | 3 | $969K | 2.3% | |
| 13 | United Midwest Savings Bank National AssociationDe Graff, OH | 3 | $500K | 2.3% | |
| 14 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 2 | — | 1.6% | |
| 15 | Craft BankAtlanta, GA | 2 | — | 1.6% |
Industries
| # | Industry group (NAICS 4-digit) | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 7 | 5.5% | |
| 2 | Residential Building ConstructionNAICS 2361 | 7 | 5.5% | |
| 3 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 6 | 4.7% | |
| 4 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 5 | 3.9% | |
| 5 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 5 | 3.9% | |
| 6 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant WholesalersNAICS 4238 | 4 | 3.1% | |
| 7 | Specialized Freight TruckingNAICS 4842 | 4 | 3.1% | |
| 8 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 4 | 3.1% | |
| 9 | Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNAICS 2389 | 4 | 3.1% | |
| 10 | Utility System ConstructionNAICS 2371 | 4 | 3.1% |
Sectors
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | 19 | 14.8% | |
| 2 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 13 | 10.2% | |
| 3 | Transportation and Warehousing | 13 | 10.2% | |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 12 | 9.4% | |
| 5 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | 8.6% | |
| 6 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11 | 8.6% | |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 7.8% | |
| 8 | Accommodation and Food Services | 9 | 7.0% |
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* | 16 | $6.3M | $213K | 0 | — | 16 | 192 |
| FY2025 | 29 | $17.2M | $235K | 0 | — | 29 | 245 |
| FY2024 | 33 | $16.3M | $150K | 1 | — | 34 | 179 |
| FY2023 | 19 | $5.2M | $132K | 0 | — | 19 | 186 |
| FY2022 | 25 | $15.5M | $250K | 1 | — | 26 | 323 |
| FY2021 | 20 | $20.9M | $658K | 0 | — | 20 | 492 |
| FY2020 | 14 | $9.8M | $248K | 2 | — | 16 | 268 |
| FY2019 | 19 | $8.0M | $189K | 0 | — | 19 | 548 |
| FY2018 | 17 | $9.9M | $125K | 0 | — | 17 | 132 |
| FY2017 | 18 | $10.6M | $188K | 2 | — | 20 | 229 |
| FY2016 | 17 | $13.7M | $450K | 1 | — | 18 | 334 |
In FY2016–FY2020, the five fiscal years before the current window, the county had 90 approvals.
Against Louisiana and the country
| FY2021–FY2025 | Caddo Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | 128 | 2,452 | 342,825 |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 21.0 | 22.6 | 41.0 |
| Median 7(a) approval | $191K | $250K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | — | $588K | $657K |
| Average approval | $615K | $655K | $573K |
| 504 share of approvals | 1.6% | 4.9% | 11.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 11.1 | 12.4 | 10.5 |
| Share of state approvals | 5.2% | 100.0% | — |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less18.0%23
- $50,001 to $150,00026.6%34
- $150,001 to $350,00021.1%27
- $350,001 to $1 million15.6%20
- $1 million to $2 million10.9%14
- Over $2 million7.8%10
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old44.5%57
- New business, 2 years or less12.5%16
- Startup, loan funds will open the business28.9%37
- Change of ownership14.1%18
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans in Caddo Parish?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: Planters Bank and Trust Company (23), Carter FCU (20), Regions Bank (9), The Huntington National Bank (8), Northeast Bank (6). Volume says how active a lender is, nothing about terms or service.
How large are typical SBA loans in Caddo Parish?
The median 7(a) approval was $191K; the Louisiana 7(a) median was $250K.
Which industries get the most SBA loans in Caddo Parish?
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7); Residential Building Construction (7); General Freight Trucking (6); Automotive Repair and Maintenance (5); Restaurants and Other Eating Places (5).
Is SBA lending in Caddo Parish rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 82, against 62 in the three before: rising (+32%).
How does Caddo Parish compare with the rest of Louisiana?
21.0 approvals per 1,000 establishments against 22.6 statewide, and 128 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