FY20251 Oct 2024 – 30 Sep 2025
SBA loans in Louisiana, FY2025
That fiscal year's approvals by lender and by county.
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 FY2025 (1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025) SBA approved 642 loans in Louisiana: 624 under 7(a) and 18 under 504, worth $377M.
That is up 8% on FY2024, when there were 596 approvals worth $360M.
Louisiana accounted for 0.8% of the 84,840 approvals nationwide that year. 95 lenders had at least one approval in the state; Northeast Bank had the most, 104.
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.
Approvals by lender
The 40 lenders with the most approvals to Louisiana businesses in FY2025, of 95 active.
| # | Lender | Program | Approvals | Dollars | Share of state | FY2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Bank | 7(a) | 104 | $16.1M | 16.2% | 41 | +63 |
| 2 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 7(a) | 88 | $36.5M | 13.7% | 71 | +17 |
| 3 | Hancock Whitney Bank | 7(a) | 32 | $19.8M | 5.0% | 35 | -3 |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 7(a) | 28 | $2.5M | 4.4% | 42 | -14 |
| 5 | b1BANK | 7(a) | 24 | $26.9M | 3.7% | 17 | +7 |
| 6 | The Huntington National Bank | 7(a) | 24 | $15.4M | 3.7% | 32 | -8 |
| 7 | Live Oak Banking Company | 7(a) | 21 | $21.0M | 3.3% | 15 | +6 |
| 8 | American Bank | 7(a) | 21 | $14.4M | 3.3% | 57 | -36 |
| 9 | Celtic Bank Corporation | 7(a) | 19 | $10.7M | 3.0% | 6 | +13 |
| 10 | Lendistry SBLC, LLC | 7(a) | 18 | $3.7M | 2.8% | 3 | +15 |
| 11 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 7(a) | 17 | $4.2M | 2.6% | 35 | -18 |
| 12 | BayFirst National Bank | 7(a) | 14 | $1.8M | 2.2% | 21 | -7 |
| 13 | Gibsland Bank & Trust Company | 7(a) | 12 | $4.5M | 1.9% | 6 | +6 |
| 14 | Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 7(a) | 10 | $13.6M | 1.6% | 2 | +8 |
| 15 | Fidelity Bank | 7(a) | 10 | $7.4M | 1.6% | 4 | +6 |
| 16 | Gulf Coast Bank | 7(a) | 10 | $6.4M | 1.6% | 11 | -1 |
| 17 | First Financial Bank | 7(a) | 9 | $21.4M | 1.4% | 12 | -3 |
| 18 | United Midwest Savings Bank National Association | 7(a) | 8 | $1.1M | 1.2% | 12 | -4 |
| 19 | Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 7(a) | 7 | $2.0M | 1.1% | 2 | +5 |
| 20 | JEDCO Development Corporation | 504 | 6 | $10.2M | 0.9% | 7 | -1 |
| 21 | First Horizon Bank | 7(a) | 6 | $8.3M | 0.9% | 4 | +2 |
| 22 | Community Certified Development Corporation | 504 | 6 | $7.8M | 0.9% | 4 | +2 |
| 23 | First Bank of the Lake | 7(a) | 6 | $5.5M | 0.9% | 11 | -5 |
| 24 | Regions Bank | 7(a) | 6 | $1.8M | 0.9% | 5 | +1 |
| 25 | Home Bank, National Association | 7(a) | 4 | $3.3M | 0.6% | 6 | -2 |
| 26 | Stearns Bank National Association | 7(a) | 4 | $1.3M | 0.6% | 1 | +3 |
| 27 | Bank of America, National Association | 7(a) | 4 | $1.3M | 0.6% | 0 | new |
| 28 | City National Bank of Florida | 7(a) | 4 | $1.2M | 0.6% | 1 | +3 |
| 29 | The Citizens National Bank of Meridian | 7(a) | 4 | $1.2M | 0.6% | 0 | new |
| 30 | Carter FCU | 7(a) | 4 | $350K | 0.6% | 8 | -4 |
| 31 | Planters Bank and Trust Company | 7(a) | 4 | $200K | 0.6% | 13 | -9 |
| 32 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 7(a) | 3 | $5.4M | 0.5% | 0 | new |
| 33 | US Metro Bank | 7(a) | 3 | $5.2M | 0.5% | 0 | new |
| 34 | Peoples Bank | 7(a) | 3 | $3.0M | 0.5% | 5 | -2 |
| 35 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 7(a) | 3 | $2.7M | 0.5% | 0 | new |
| 36 | Heritage Bank Inc | 7(a) | 3 | $2.2M | 0.5% | 2 | +1 |
| 37 | Louisiana Capital Certified Development Company, Inc. | 504 | 3 | $1.6M | 0.5% | 5 | -2 |
| 38 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 7(a) | 3 | $1.5M | 0.5% | 2 | +1 |
| 39 | Capital Bank, National Association | 7(a) | 3 | $875K | 0.5% | 1 | +2 |
| 40 | LiftFund, Inc. | 7(a) | 3 | $775K | 0.5% | 1 | +2 |
Approvals by county
| # | County | Approvals | Dollars | Share of state | FY2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Parish | 94 | $43.0M | 14.6% | 86 | +8 |
| 2 | Orleans Parish | 85 | $38.1M | 13.2% | 62 | +23 |
| 3 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 65 | $51.5M | 10.1% | 75 | -10 |
| 4 | St. Tammany Parish | 51 | $36.0M | 7.9% | 69 | -18 |
| 5 | Lafayette Parish | 47 | $36.7M | 7.3% | 51 | -4 |
| 6 | Caddo Parish | 29 | $17.2M | 4.5% | 34 | -5 |
| 7 | Ascension Parish | 27 | $7.7M | 4.2% | 23 | +4 |
| 8 | Calcasieu Parish | 21 | $14.8M | 3.3% | 24 | -3 |
| 9 | Ouachita Parish | 19 | $17.3M | 3.0% | 15 | +4 |
| 10 | Bossier Parish | 17 | $5.0M | 2.6% | 12 | +5 |
| 11 | Tangipahoa Parish | 15 | $1.9M | 2.3% | 9 | +6 |
| 12 | Livingston Parish | 15 | $4.7M | 2.3% | 11 | +4 |
| 13 | Iberia Parish | 13 | $9.6M | 2.0% | 11 | +2 |
| 14 | Terrebonne Parish | 12 | $4.0M | 1.9% | 11 | +1 |
| 15 | St. Martin Parish | 11 | $7.6M | 1.7% | 1 | +10 |
| 16 | Lincoln Parish | 8 | $8.6M | 1.2% | 4 | +4 |
| 17 | Vermilion Parish | 7 | $2.0M | 1.1% | 10 | -3 |
| 18 | St. John the Baptist Parish | 7 | $1.8M | 1.1% | 5 | +2 |
| 19 | Lafourche Parish | 6 | $3.3M | 0.9% | 3 | +3 |
| 20 | Union Parish | 6 | $15.0M | 0.9% | 4 | +2 |
| 21 | St. Landry Parish | 5 | $4.6M | 0.8% | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | St. Charles Parish | 5 | $2.9M | 0.8% | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | Franklin Parish | 5 | $2.7M | 0.8% | 2 | +3 |
| 24 | Natchitoches Parish | 5 | $2.1M | 0.8% | 2 | +3 |
| 25 | Acadia Parish | 4 | $3.0M | 0.6% | 3 | +1 |
| 26 | St. Bernard Parish | 4 | $800K | 0.6% | 7 | -3 |
| 27 | Webster Parish | 4 | $5.8M | 0.6% | 4 | 0 |
| 28 | Rapides Parish | 4 | $2.7M | 0.6% | 7 | -3 |
| 29 | Pointe Coupee Parish | 4 | $2.2M | 0.6% | 3 | +1 |
| 30 | De Soto Parish | 4 | $2.7M | 0.6% | 1 | +3 |
| 31 | Jefferson Davis Parish | 4 | $1.9M | 0.6% | 3 | +1 |
| 32 | St. Mary Parish | 3 | $1.8M | 0.5% | 2 | +1 |
| 33 | Washington Parish | 3 | $2.4M | 0.5% | 0 | new |
| 34 | Vernon Parish | 3 | $1.1M | 0.5% | 2 | +1 |
| 35 | Beauregard Parish | 3 | $1.8M | 0.5% | 3 | 0 |
| 36 | Plaquemines Parish | 3 | $4.4M | 0.5% | 4 | -1 |
| 37 | West Baton Rouge Parish | 3 | $1.6M | 0.5% | 1 | +2 |
| 38 | Iberville Parish | 3 | $899K | 0.5% | 3 | 0 |
| 39 | Bienville Parish | 3 | $1.6M | 0.5% | 1 | +2 |
| 40 | St. Helena Parish | 3 | $900K | 0.5% | 2 | +1 |
The 40 counties with the most approvals; every county is on the Louisiana page.
FY2025 against FY2024
| Louisiana | FY2025 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 7(a) approvals | 624 | 579 |
| 7(a) dollars | $349M | $334M |
| Median 7(a) approval | $234K | $179K |
| 504 approvals | 18 | 17 |
| 504 dollars | $28.0M | $26.7M |
| Jobs supported, as reported | 8,012 | 6,430 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders made the most SBA loans in Louisiana in FY2025?
Northeast Bank (104), Newtek Bank, National Association (88), Hancock Whitney Bank (32), Readycap Lending, LLC (28), b1BANK (24). 95 lenders had at least one approval.
How many SBA loans were approved in Louisiana in FY2025?
642: 624 under 7(a) worth $349M and 18 under 504 worth $28.0M.
Which Louisiana counties had the most SBA approvals in FY2025?
Jefferson Parish (94), Orleans Parish (85), East Baton Rouge Parish (65), St. Tammany Parish (51), Lafayette Parish (47).
When does FY2025 start and end?
The federal fiscal year 2025 runs from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025.
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