Best Louisiana SBA Lenders & Rates of 2026

Compare 84 SBA lenders in Louisiana. $304.4M funded across 533 businesses. Average rate 10.31%. Get matched free.

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Best Louisiana SBA Lenders & Rates of 2026

$304.4M
Total Funded

533
Loans Approved

$571K
Avg Loan Size

10.31%
Avg Interest Rate

84
Active Lenders

SBA Loans in Louisiana

Louisiana businesses received $304.4M in SBA 7(a) loan approvals across 533 businesses in 2025. With 84 active SBA lenders competing for business in Louisiana, understanding which banks offer the best rates can save you tens of thousands of dollars.

💡 Key Insight: The average SBA loan in Louisiana is $571K, with rates averaging 10.31%. Rates vary significantly by lender—comparing offers can save you $50,000+ over the life of your loan.

Top SBA Lenders in Louisiana (2025)

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

Rank Lender Volume Loans Avg Rate
1 Newtek Bank, National Association $25.7M 66 10.92%
2 b1BANK $22.9M 21 9.79%
3 American Bank $20.2M 23 10.09%
4 Hancock Whitney Bank $19.3M 31 9.63%
5 Live Oak Banking Company $17.1M 18 9.35%
6 First Horizon Bank $14.3M 9 8.97%
7 Northeast Bank $13.6M 87 10.86%
8 First Financial Bank $12.9M 6 8.57%
9 Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company $12.8M 10 9.95%
10 Cadence Bank $8.5M 10 9.95%
11 Celtic Bank Corporation $6.9M 15 11.23%
12 Gulf Coast Bank $6.9M 11 9.27%
13 Fidelity Bank $6.7M 8 9.19%
14 Port 51 Lending LLC $6.2M 3 8.92%
15 US Metro Bank $5.9M 4 8.88%
16 First Bank of the Lake $5.2M 6 10.75%
17 Brookline Bank, a Division of Beacon Bank and Trust $5.0M 2 8.50%
18 CFBank National Association $5.0M 1 8.75%
19 Third Coast Bank $5.0M 1 9.00%
20 BOM Bank $4.2M 3 10.08%

🤝 How to Get an SBA Loan in Louisiana

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 Louisiana and can help you access the best loan programs. Our service is completely free to borrowers.

📞 Get Matched with Louisiana SBA Lenders

Ready to apply for an SBA loan in Louisiana? 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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