Fifth Third Bank SBA Loans – Rates, States & Industries

Fifth Third Bank SBA 7(a) loan profile. $220.4M funded, 281 loans at 9.67% avg rate. See top states, industries & how to apply.

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Fifth Third Bank

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

$220.4M
Total Volume

281
Loans Funded

$784K
Avg Loan Size

9.67%
Avg Interest Rate

About Fifth Third Bank

In 2025, Fifth Third Bank funded $220.4M in SBA 7(a) loans across 281 businesses nationwide, making them the #29 SBA lender in the United States by loan volume.

💡 Key Insight: Fifth Third Bank’s average loan size is $784K at an average rate of 9.67%. Working with an SBA loan broker can help you access this lender and potentially negotiate better terms.

Loan Types Funded by Fifth Third Bank

Here’s how Fifth Third Bank distributes their SBA loans across different business types:

🚀 Startups
32%
$115.6M • 91 loans

🏢 Existing Businesses
61%
$81.9M • 171 loans

🔄 Acquisitions
7%
$23.0M • 19 loans

Top States for Fifth Third Bank (2025)

Here are the states where Fifth Third Bank has the highest SBA lending activity:

RankStateVolumeLoansAvg Size
1 Florida$34.3M52$660K
2 Texas$28.7M13$2.2M
3 Illinois$15.9M47$338K
4 Ohio$14.8M30$493K
5 California$14.4M10$1.4M
6 Colorado$10.4M7$1.5M
7 Washington$10.3M5$2.1M
8 Michigan$9.6M20$478K
9 Indiana$6.8M19$360K
10 Kentucky$6.6M12$548K
11 Tennessee$6.3M7$907K
12 Minnesota$5.7M2$2.8M
13 Arizona$5.0M1$5.0M
14 Idaho$4.9M3$1.6M
15 Alabama$4.4M3$1.5M

Top Industries Funded by Fifth Third Bank

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

RankIndustryVolumeLoans
1 Veterinary Services$71.3M36
2 Offices of Dentists$65.6M35
3 Offices of Optometrists$9.8M5
4 Child Day Care Services$8.9M6
5 Full-Service Restaurants$8.9M32
6 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)$8.1M5
7 Advertising Agencies$3.5M3
8 Limited-Service Restaurants$3.4M12
9 Marketing Consulting Services$2.5M1
10 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services$2.3M1
11 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Ind$2.1M2
12 Commercial Screen Printing$1.7M2
13 Sound Recording Studios$1.7M1
14 General Automotive Repair$1.7M4
15 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive a$1.4M1

Top Cities for Fifth Third Bank

Schertz, Tx

$6.4M
Volume

2
Loans

Cleveland, Oh

$5.4M
Volume

3
Loans

Phoenix, Az

$5.0M
Volume

1
Loans

Berthoud, Co

$4.8M
Volume

3
Loans

Bellevue, Wa

$4.5M
Volume

1
Loans

Houston, Tx

$4.3M
Volume

2
Loans

Altamonte Springs, Fl

$4.1M
Volume

2
Loans

Chicago, Il

$3.9M
Volume

16
Loans

Bensenville, Il

$3.8M
Volume

1
Loans

Port Charlotte, Fl

$3.8M
Volume

1
Loans

🤝 How to Get a Loan from Fifth Third Bank

Many top SBA lenders, including Fifth Third 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 Fifth Third Bank and can help you access their loan programs. Our service is completely free to borrowers.

📞 Get Matched with Fifth Third Bank

Ready to apply for an SBA loan through Fifth Third 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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