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SBA loans in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
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 Outagamie County, Wisconsin, received 281 SBA loan approvals worth $167M in FY2021 to FY2025 (234 7(a), 47 504).
That is 53.0 approvals per 1,000 business establishments (5,304 establishments in 2023), close to the Wisconsin figure of 46.3 and above the national 41.0.
It ranks 5th of 71 Wisconsin counties with approvals. In FY2025 there were 50, up 14% on FY2024.
62 lenders had approvals here; the most active were WBD, Inc. (43), Nicolet National Bank (32) and American National Bank-Fox Cities (22). 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 Outagamie County
By number of approvals to businesses in the county, FY2021–FY2025; 62 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WBD, Inc.Madison, WI · CDC | 43 | $33.9M | 15.3% | |
| 2 | Nicolet National BankGreen Bay, WI | 32 | $22.7M | 11.4% | |
| 3 | American National Bank-Fox CitiesAppleton, WI | 22 | $5.6M | 7.8% | |
| 4 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 19 | $1.4M | 6.8% | |
| 5 | The Bank of KaukaunaKaukauna, WI | 17 | $9.5M | 6.0% | |
| 6 | Bank First, N.A.Manitowoc, WI | 11 | $4.1M | 3.9% | |
| 7 | Fox Communities CUAppleton, WI | 10 | $953K | 3.6% | |
| 8 | Wolf River Community BankHortonville, WI | 9 | $7.6M | 3.2% | |
| 9 | Old National BankEvansville, IN | 8 | $13.1M | 2.8% | |
| 10 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 8 | $1.4M | 2.8% | |
| 11 | Associated Bank National AssociationGreen Bay, WI | 6 | $1.5M | 2.1% | |
| 12 | Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative CorporationMilwaukee, WI | 6 | $1.1M | 2.1% | |
| 13 | Celtic Bank CorporationSalt Lake City, UT | 5 | $2.3M | 1.8% | |
| 14 | AbbyBankAbbotsford, WI | 5 | $2.1M | 1.8% | |
| 15 | Fortifi BankBerlin, WI | 5 | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Industries
| # | Industry group (NAICS 4-digit) | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 26 | 9.3% | |
| 2 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 12 | 4.3% | |
| 3 | Offices of DentistsNAICS 6212 | 11 | 3.9% | |
| 4 | Building Finishing ContractorsNAICS 2383 | 11 | 3.9% | |
| 5 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 9 | 3.2% | |
| 6 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 9 | 3.2% | |
| 7 | Building Equipment ContractorsNAICS 2382 | 8 | 2.8% | |
| 8 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 5419 | 8 | 2.8% | |
| 9 | Other Schools and InstructionNAICS 6116 | 8 | 2.8% | |
| 10 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 8 | 2.8% |
Sectors
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 36 | 12.8% | |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 36 | 12.8% | |
| 3 | Construction | 35 | 12.5% | |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 33 | 11.7% | |
| 5 | Manufacturing | 31 | 11.0% | |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 27 | 9.6% | |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18 | 6.4% | |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 15 | 5.3% |
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* | 22 | $5.4M | $129K | 6 | $4.6M | 28 | 136 |
| FY2025 | 38 | $24.2M | $250K | 12 | $10.5M | 50 | 586 |
| FY2024 | 39 | $21.2M | $125K | 5 | $3.3M | 44 | 325 |
| FY2023 | 39 | $18.7M | $185K | 9 | $7.6M | 48 | 422 |
| FY2022 | 49 | $25.8M | $200K | 11 | $7.0M | 60 | 792 |
| FY2021 | 69 | $40.1M | $340K | 10 | $9.1M | 79 | 1,409 |
| FY2020 | 40 | $14.4M | $185K | 10 | $4.3M | 50 | 924 |
| FY2019 | 46 | $21.6M | $113K | 2 | — | 48 | 495 |
| FY2018 | 78 | $22.8M | $125K | 5 | $8.1M | 83 | 766 |
| FY2017 | 55 | $15.4M | $100K | 6 | $3.3M | 61 | 334 |
| FY2016 | 57 | $24.8M | $150K | 6 | $4.6M | 63 | 911 |
In FY2016–FY2020, the five fiscal years before the current window, the county had 305 approvals.
Against Wisconsin and the country
| FY2021–FY2025 | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | 281 | 6,706 | 342,825 |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 53.0 | 46.3 | 41.0 |
| Median 7(a) approval | $227K | $225K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $537K | $616K | $657K |
| Average approval | $596K | $594K | $573K |
| 504 share of approvals | 16.7% | 18.4% | 11.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 12.6 | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| Share of state approvals | 4.2% | 100.0% | — |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less19.9%56
- $50,001 to $150,00013.9%39
- $150,001 to $350,00027.0%76
- $350,001 to $1 million23.1%65
- $1 million to $2 million8.5%24
- Over $2 million7.5%21
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old48.8%137
- New business, 2 years or less16.4%46
- Startup, loan funds will open the business12.5%35
- Change of ownership22.4%63
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans in Outagamie County?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: WBD, Inc. (43), Nicolet National Bank (32), American National Bank-Fox Cities (22), U.S. Bank, National Association (19), The Bank of Kaukauna (17). Volume says how active a lender is, nothing about terms or service.
How large are typical SBA loans in Outagamie County?
The median 7(a) approval was $227K and the median 504 approval $537K; the Wisconsin 7(a) median was $225K.
Which industries get the most SBA loans in Outagamie County?
Restaurants and Other Eating Places (26); Automotive Repair and Maintenance (12); Offices of Dentists (11); Building Finishing Contractors (11); Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (9).
Is SBA lending in Outagamie County rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 142, against 189 in the three before: falling (-25%).
How does Outagamie County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
53.0 approvals per 1,000 establishments against 46.3 statewide, and 281 of the state's 6,706 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