First Financial Bank SBA Loans – Rates, States & Industries

First Financial Bank SBA 7(a) loan profile. $199.9M funded, 177 loans at 8.61% avg rate. See top states, industries & how to apply.

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First Financial Bank

National Rank by SBA 7(a) Loan Volume (2025)

$199.9M
Total Volume

177
Loans Funded

$1.1M
Avg Loan Size

8.61%
Avg Interest Rate

About First Financial Bank

In 2025, First Financial Bank funded $199.9M in SBA 7(a) loans across 177 businesses nationwide, making them the #33 SBA lender in the United States by loan volume.

💡 Key Insight: First Financial Bank’s average loan size is $1.1M at an average rate of 8.61%. Working with an SBA loan broker can help you access this lender and potentially negotiate better terms.

Loan Types Funded by First Financial Bank

Here’s how First Financial Bank distributes their SBA loans across different business types:

🚀 Startups
42%
$68.6M • 74 loans

🏢 Existing Businesses
22%
$44.6M • 39 loans

🔄 Acquisitions
36%
$86.6M • 64 loans

Top States for First Financial Bank (2025)

Here are the states where First Financial Bank has the highest SBA lending activity:

RankStateVolumeLoansAvg Size
1 Texas$33.7M27$1.2M
2 Ohio$25.9M35$739K
3 Arkansas$17.6M14$1.3M
4 Louisiana$12.9M6$2.2M
5 California$12.9M6$2.2M
6 North Carolina$10.8M8$1.3M
7 Missouri$10.2M8$1.3M
8 Mississippi$7.0M5$1.4M
9 Tennessee$6.6M5$1.3M
10 Georgia$6.0M6$999K
11 Indiana$5.7M8$718K
12 New York$5.4M5$1.1M
13 Illinois$4.2M5$832K
14 Kentucky$3.9M4$979K
15 Pennsylvania$3.5M6$581K

Top Industries Funded by First Financial Bank

First Financial Bank funds SBA loans across many industries. Here are the sectors where they’re most active:

RankIndustryVolumeLoans
1 Broilers and Other Meat Type$37.4M28
2 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services$37.2M37
3 General Freight Trucking, Local$20.4M11
4 Other Poultry Production$16.5M10
5 Machine Shops$7.5M4
6 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing$5.0M1
7 Couriers$4.3M3
8 Offices of Chiropractors$4.3M1
9 Commercial Gravure Printing$3.4M3
10 Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activiti$3.2M1
11 Other Spectator Sports$2.8M2
12 Other Computer Related Services$2.0M2
13 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance$1.6M3
14 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers$1.4M4
15 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)$1.3M1

Top Cities for First Financial Bank

Bernice, La

$6.1M
Volume

2
Loans

Shongaloo, La

$5.0M
Volume

1
Loans

Brookston, Tx

$5.0M
Volume

1
Loans

Abilene, Tx

$4.5M
Volume

2
Loans

Clayton, Ca

$4.2M
Volume

1
Loans

Durham, Nc

$4.0M
Volume

1
Loans

Madison, In

$3.8M
Volume

2
Loans

Mentor, Oh

$3.7M
Volume

2
Loans

Wesson, Ms

$3.7M
Volume

1
Loans

Montgomery, Oh

$3.7M
Volume

1
Loans

🤝 How to Get a Loan from First Financial Bank

Many top SBA lenders, including First Financial Bank, 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 directly with First Financial Bank and can help you access their loan programs. Our service is completely free to borrowers.

📞 Get Matched with First Financial Bank

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

Looking for other SBA lenders? 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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