SBA Lenders in Georgia
73 active SBA lenders · 5,417 loans approved · $6.0B total volume
All SBA Lenders in Georgia
| Lender | City | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Bank | FITZGERALD | 1,102 | $587.4M | $533K | ⭐ |
| Metro City Bank | DORAVILLE | 963 | $1.7B | $1.7M | ⭐ |
| Synovus Bank | Columbus | 384 | $512.6M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| PromiseOne Bank | DULUTH | 364 | $394.6M | $1.1M | ⭐ |
| Ameris Bank | ATLANTA | 324 | $346.1M | $1.1M | ⭐ |
| Community Bank & Trust-West Georgia | LAGRANGE | 308 | $468.8M | $1.5M | ⭐ |
| Georgia's Own Credit Union | Atlanta | 201 | $206.4M | $1.0M | ⭐ |
| Signature Bank of Georgia | SANDY SPRINGS | 136 | $163.9M | $1.2M | ⭐ |
| Loyal Trust Bank | Johns Creek | 129 | $120.4M | $933K | ⭐ |
| Pineland Bank | ALMA | 124 | $115.0M | $927K | ⭐ |
| Embassy National Bank | LAWRENCEVILLE | 112 | $170.3M | $1.5M | ⭐ |
| Craft Bank | ATLANTA | 110 | $116.8M | $1.1M | — |
| Georgia Banking Company | Atlanta | 94 | $62.4M | $663K | ⭐ |
| Oconee State Bank | WATKINSVILLE | 91 | $82.0M | $901K | ⭐ |
| Community Bank of Pickens County | JASPER | 79 | $105.9M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| First Port City Bank | BAINBRIDGE | 70 | $71.5M | $1.0M | ⭐ |
| LGE Community CU | Atlanta | 69 | $71.3M | $1.0M | ⭐ |
| Tandem Bank | TUCKER | 66 | $31.6M | $479K | ⭐ |
| Pinnacle Bank | ELBERTON | 65 | $64.4M | $990K | ⭐ |
| Touchmark National Bank | ALPHARETTA | 63 | $83.3M | $1.3M | ⭐ |
| First National Bank of Coffee County | DOUGLAS | 48 | $38.6M | $804K | ⭐ |
| Small Business Assistance Corporation | Savannah | 46 | $9.4M | $203K | ⭐ |
| The Bank of Edison | EDISON | 37 | $43.9M | $1.2M | — |
| Queensborough National Bank and Trust Company | LOUISVILLE | 31 | $19.2M | $618K | ⭐ |
| River City Bank | ROME | 26 | $14.2M | $547K | — |
| First National Community Bank | CHATSWORTH | 25 | $46.1M | $1.8M | — |
| Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc. | Brunswick | 23 | $3.2M | $138K | — |
| Primesouth Bank | BLACKSHEAR | 23 | $21.9M | $951K | ⭐ |
| Peoples Bank | LYONS | 22 | $21.5M | $976K | ⭐ |
| Bank of Dudley | DUDLEY | 22 | $37.7M | $1.7M | ⭐ |
| American Commerce Bank, National Association | BREMEN | 18 | $35.9M | $2.0M | — |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank | LAKELAND | 16 | $41.3M | $2.6M | — |
| United Bank | ZEBULON | 16 | $5.1M | $319K | — |
| American Pride Bank | MACON | 15 | $41.0M | $2.7M | ⭐ |
| The Commercial Bank | CRAWFORD | 13 | $6.1M | $466K | — |
| Barwick Banking Company | BARWICK | 13 | $5.3M | $411K | — |
| Commercial Banking Company | VALDOSTA | 12 | $4.1M | $340K | — |
| Peach State Bank and Trust | Gainesville | 12 | $9.0M | $753K | — |
| BankSouth | GREENSBORO | 9 | $4.8M | $537K | — |
| Douglas National Bank | DOUGLAS | 9 | $5.3M | $591K | — |
| Planters First Bank | CORDELE | 9 | $15.0M | $1.7M | — |
| Morris Bank | DUBLIN | 8 | $8.8M | $1.1M | — |
| First Southern Bank | WAYCROSS | 8 | $18.5M | $2.3M | — |
| South Coast Bank & Trust | BRUNSWICK | 8 | $13.4M | $1.7M | — |
| Peach State Federal Credit Union | Lawrenceville | 8 | $7.9M | $985K | — |
| Flint Community Bank | ALBANY | 7 | $5.3M | $764K | — |
| Bank of Newington | NEWINGTON | 6 | $2.4M | $392K | — |
| Affinity Bank, National Association | Covington | 6 | $8.8M | $1.5M | — |
| Platinum Federal Credit Union | Lilburn | 6 | $2.8M | $459K | — |
| Citizens Trust Bank | Atlanta | 6 | $2.5M | $408K | — |
| F & M Bank and Trust Company | MANCHESTER | 4 | $1.7M | $421K | — |
| Community Banking Company | FITZGERALD | 4 | $1.0M | $252K | — |
| AgSouth Farm Credit, FLCA | STATESBORO | 4 | $8.1M | $2.0M | — |
| PeoplesSouth Bank | COLQUITT | 4 | $4.7M | $1.2M | — |
| Exchange Bank | MILLEDGEVILLE | 4 | $5.9M | $1.5M | — |
| Peoples Bank & Trust | BUFORD | 4 | $2.5M | $631K | — |
| Robins Financial CU | WARNER ROBINS | 4 | $3.6M | $905K | — |
| Great Oaks Bank | Richmond Hill | 3 | $798K | $266K | — |
| Georgia Community Bank | Albany | 2 | $795K | $398K | — |
| Northeast Georgia Bank | LAVONIA | 2 | $704K | $352K | — |
| Legacy State Bank | LOGANVILLE | 2 | $4.1M | $2.1M | — |
| Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs | Cleveland | 2 | $355K | $178K | — |
| Southeastern Bank | DARIEN | 2 | $493K | $247K | — |
| South Georgia Bank | GLENNVILLE | 2 | $6.7M | $3.4M | — |
| Guardian Bank | VALDOSTA | 2 | $525K | $263K | — |
| Bank of Camilla | CAMILLA | 2 | $7.2M | $3.6M | — |
| FNB South | ALMA | 2 | $1.2M | $583K | — |
| Marshland CU | BRUNSWICK | 1 | $280K | $280K | — |
| The Citizens National Bank of Quitman | QUITMAN | 1 | $675K | $675K | — |
| The Merchants & Citizens Bank | MCRAE | 1 | $263K | $263K | — |
| Thomasville National Bank | THOMASVILLE | 1 | $3.8M | $3.8M | — |
| Coosa Valley CU | ROME | 1 | $2.6M | $2.6M | — |
| Sunmark Community Bank | Perry | 1 | $1.3M | $1.3M | — |
Finding an SBA Lender in Georgia
There are currently 73 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Georgia, ranging from national banks to local community lenders. Together they have approved 5,417 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $6.0B since 2020.
Of these, 26 are SBA Preferred Lenders — meaning they have delegated authority to approve SBA loans without prior SBA review, resulting in faster processing and funding.
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SBA Lender Questions for Georgia
How many SBA lenders are in Georgia?
There are currently 73 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Georgia. Together they have approved 5,417 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $6.0B since 2020. Of these, 26 hold SBA Preferred Lender status, allowing them to approve loans without prior SBA review.
What is an SBA Preferred Lender in Georgia?
An SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Georgia is a bank or financial institution that has earned delegated authority from the SBA to approve loans independently — without waiting for SBA review. This results in faster approvals (often 7–10 business days vs. 4–6 weeks) and a more streamlined process. Georgia currently has 26 Preferred Lenders.
How do I choose the best SBA lender in Georgia?
When choosing an SBA lender in Georgia, consider three factors: (1) Preferred Lender status — these lenders close loans faster; (2) loan volume — lenders with higher approval counts have more SBA experience; (3) average loan size — find a lender whose typical deal size matches your needs. Our directory shows real SBA loan data for all 73 Georgia lenders so you can compare objectively.
How long does SBA loan approval take in Georgia?
With an SBA Preferred Lender in Georgia, approval typically takes 7–10 business days. Non-preferred lenders require SBA review, adding 2–4 weeks. After approval, funding usually takes an additional 2–4 weeks, so total time from application to funding is typically 30–90 days depending on the lender and loan complexity.