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7(a) lenderCollins, MississippiFDIC-insured bank484th of 2,184 by approvals
Covington County Bank
SBA 7(a) loan approvals by fiscal year, where they went, how large they were, and how loans from earlier years turned out.
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.
In FY2021 to FY2025 SBA approved 54 7(a) loans, worth $6.8M, through Covington County Bank of Collins, Mississippi, an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program. By number of approvals that is 484th among 2,184 active 7(a) lenders.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 3 approvals totalling $163K, down 73% on FY2024 (11). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 5 more.
The median approval was $69K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 70.4% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 1 state or territory and 10 counties, led by Mississippi (100.0%). The largest industry group was agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 50.0% of approvals.
Of 454 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 0 as charged off (0.0%), 432 as paid in full and 22 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is below it.
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. Loans appear under the lender they are assigned to today, so a lender's figures include loans it took over. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Approvals by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Approvals | Dollars approved | Median approval | Average approval | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 5 | $348K | $59K | $70K | 11 |
| FY2025 | 3 | $163K | $32K | $54K | 15 |
| FY2024 | 11 | $1.4M | $52K | $131K | 25 |
| FY2023 | 15 | $2.3M | $46K | $155K | 52 |
| FY2022 | 18 | $1.5M | $64K | $84K | 54 |
| FY2021 | 7 | $1.4M | $202K | $200K | 34 |
| FY2020 | 36 | $2.9M | $31K | $80K | 126 |
| FY2019 | 43 | $2.7M | $30K | $63K | 161 |
| FY2018 | 45 | $2.4M | $25K | $53K | 181 |
| FY2017 | 41 | $2.6M | $20K | $64K | 116 |
| FY2016 | 57 | $3.2M | $26K | $56K | 195 |
Approvals are counted in the year SBA approved them and include approvals later cancelled. In the five fiscal years before the current window (FY2016–FY2020) the lender had 222 approvals. First approval on file: FY2010.
How earlier loans turned out
Only loans approved at least five fiscal years ago (FY2010–FY2021) are counted, because newer loans have had little time to be paid in full or charged off. "Charged off" is SBA's status for a loan on which it has written off the remaining balance.
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | This lender | Mississippi | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 480 | 5,374 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 26 | 516 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 454 | 4,858 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 432 | 3,783 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 0 | 353 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 22 | 722 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 0.0% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 0.0% | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $0 | $55.7M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | — | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 33 | 30 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 41 | 38 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 41 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 56 | 53 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 45 | 42 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 44 | 43 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 40 | 39 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 29 | 29 | 0 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 9.2% |
A share is shown only where at least 30 loans from that year were disbursed.
Against the 7(a) program
| FY2021–FY2025 | This lender | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|
| Median approval | $69K | $190K |
| Average approval | $127K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 70.4% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 38.9% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 0.0% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 3.3 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 0.0% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (1 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | 54 | $6.8M | 100.0% |
In Mississippi the lender accounts for 3.2% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (10 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington County, MS | 33 | $4.7M | 61.1% | |
| 2 | Jones County, MS | 5 | $460K | 9.3% | |
| 3 | Jasper County, MS | 5 | $278K | 9.3% | |
| 4 | Smith County, MS | 4 | $284K | 7.4% | |
| 5 | Marion County, MS | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 6 | Forrest County, MS | 1 | — | 1.9% | |
| 7 | George County, MS | 1 | — | 1.9% | |
| 8 | Simpson County, MS | 1 | — | 1.9% | |
| 9 | Jefferson Davis County, MS | 1 | — | 1.9% | |
| 10 | Greene County, MS | 1 | — | 1.9% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 27 | 50.0% | |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 9 | 16.7% | |
| 3 | Transportation and Warehousing | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 4 | Construction | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 5 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 7 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 8 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 1 | 1.9% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poultry and Egg ProductionNAICS 1123 | 11 | 20.4% | |
| 2 | Cattle Ranching and FarmingNAICS 1121 | 10 | 18.5% | |
| 3 | Gasoline StationsNAICS 4571 | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 4 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 5 | LoggingNAICS 1133 | 3 | 5.6% | |
| 6 | Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll ServicesNAICS 5412 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 7 | FloristsNAICS 4593 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 8 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 9 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting ServicesNAICS 5416 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 10 | Nonresidential Building ConstructionNAICS 2362 | 1 | 1.9% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less40.7%22
- $50,001 to $150,00029.6%16
- $150,001 to $350,00022.2%12
- $350,001 to $1 million7.4%4
Loan terms
- 5 years or less59.3%32
- Over 5 to 10 years18.5%10
- Over 10 to 20 years20.4%11
- Over 20 years1.9%1
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old59.3%32
- New business, 2 years or less24.1%13
- Startup, loan funds will open the business14.8%8
- Change of ownership1.9%1
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBA Express Program | 53 | 98.1% | |
| 2 | 7a General | 1 | 1.9% |
Franchise share
0 of 54 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (0.0%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does Covington County Bank make?
SBA approved 3 7(a) loans through Covington County Bank in FY2025, worth $163K, and 54 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 484th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are Covington County Bank's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $69K and the average $127K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is Covington County Bank's charge-off rate?
Of 454 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 0 as charged off (0.0%), 432 as paid in full and 22 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is below it. Loans are listed under the lender that holds them today, so the figure includes loans taken over from other lenders. Status is as recorded by SBA on 30 Jun 2026.
Which industries does Covington County Bank lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: poultry and egg production (11); cattle ranching and farming (10); gasoline stations (5); general freight trucking (5).
Where does Covington County Bank make SBA loans?
In 1 state or territory. Mississippi 54. In Mississippi it accounts for 3.2% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is Covington County Bank's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 29, against 61 in the three before: falling (-52%).
Where does this data come from?
From the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, as of 30 Jun 2026. Borrower names and addresses in those files are discarded when the files are read and appear nowhere on this site.
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. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error