Best SBA Loan Lenders 2026
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SBA loans are government-guaranteed business loans offering favorable terms including lower down payments, longer repayment periods, and competitive rates. The SBA does not lend directly but guarantees loans through approved lenders. Processing times are longer than conventional loans, but the terms often justify the wait. 7(a) loans are most common, while 504 loans fund real estate and equipment.
Live Oak Bank
7(a), 504, USDA
sba loan types
$5,000,000
max loan amount
Prime + 1.5–2.75%
interest rates
30–60 days
processing time
Yes, fully digital
online application
680+
minimum credit score
Huntington National Bank
7(a), 504, Express
sba loan types
$5,000,000
max loan amount
Prime + 1.5–2.75%
interest rates
45–90 days
processing time
Yes, hybrid
online application
640+
minimum credit score
Celtic Bank
7(a), Express
sba loan types
$5,000,000
max loan amount
Prime + 1.5–2.75%
interest rates
30–45 days
processing time
Yes, via partners
online application
680+
minimum credit score
SmartBiz
7(a) via partner banks
sba loan types
$5,000,000
max loan amount
Prime + 1.5–2.75%
interest rates
30–60 days
processing time
Yes, marketplace
online application
680+
minimum credit score
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