Best Arkansas SBA Lenders & Rates of 2026

Compare 73 SBA lenders in Arkansas. $233.4M funded across 351 businesses. Average rate 9.67%. Get matched free.

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Best Arkansas SBA Lenders & Rates of 2026

$233.4M
Total Funded

351
Loans Approved

$665K
Avg Loan Size

9.67%
Avg Interest Rate

73
Active Lenders

SBA Loans in Arkansas

Arkansas businesses received $233.4M in SBA 7(a) loan approvals across 351 businesses in 2025. With 73 active SBA lenders competing for business in Arkansas, understanding which banks offer the best rates can save you tens of thousands of dollars.

💡 Key Insight: The average SBA loan in Arkansas is $665K, with rates averaging 9.67%. Rates vary significantly by lender—comparing offers can save you $50,000+ over the life of your loan.

Top SBA Lenders in Arkansas (2025)

Based on official SBA data analyzed by GoSBA Loans, these are the banks that funded the most SBA 7(a) loans to Arkansas businesses:

RankLenderVolumeLoansAvg Rate
1Southern Bancorp Bank$29.7M297.99%
2Live Oak Banking Company$24.6M168.97%
3First Service Bank$24.1M239.09%
4First Financial Bank$17.6M148.58%
5Regions Bank$9.2M67.85%
6FNBC Bank$7.3M1410.13%
7Readycap Lending, LLC$7.0M1311.83%
8Cadence Bank$6.1M59.75%
9Stone Bank$5.3M49.75%
10Peoples Bank$5.0M18.50%
11Newtek Bank, National Association$4.8M2211.39%
12Arvest Bank$4.7M198.75%
13Bank OZK$4.6M109.10%
14US Metro Bank$4.4M18.75%
15Hanover Community Bank$3.8M29.13%
16First Internet Bank of Indiana$3.7M310.25%
17Equity Bank$3.6M58.50%
18Fifth Third Bank$3.6M27.25%
19Northeast Bank$3.6M2210.90%
20Midwest BankCentre$3.3M19.50%

🤝 How to Get an SBA Loan in Arkansas

Many top SBA lenders work primarily through approved SBA loan brokers. This is good news for borrowers:

  • Better Match: Get matched with the right lender for your situation
  • Negotiating Power: Broker relationships can result in better rates
  • Time Savings: One application goes to multiple lenders
  • Expert Guidance: Maximize your approval chances

GoSBA Loans works with lenders across Arkansas and can help you access the best loan programs. Our service is completely free to borrowers.

📞 Get Matched with Arkansas SBA Lenders

Ready to apply for an SBA loan in Arkansas? Our team can help you get matched with the right lender and program for your business.

Looking for SBA lenders in other states? GoSBA Loans works with 75+ SBA lenders nationwide. Contact us to get matched with the best lender for your specific business needs.

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Ishan Jetley

Ishan Jetley is the owner of GoSBA Loans. I have assisted 100's of businesses with their business loans. I specialize in SBA financing for working capital, real estate and business acquisitions.
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