SBA Lenders in Montana
23 active SBA lenders · 1,782 loans approved · $805.4M total volume
All SBA Lenders in Montana
| Lender | City | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan | Preferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Bank | KALISPELL | 719 | $359.7M | $500K | ⭐ |
| First Interstate Bank | BILLINGS | 417 | $204.5M | $490K | ⭐ |
| Montana Community Development Corp. | Missoula | 133 | $19.0M | $143K | ⭐ |
| Bank of Bridger, National Association | BRIDGER | 128 | $35.1M | $274K | ⭐ |
| The Yellowstone Bank | Laurel | 113 | $62.1M | $549K | ⭐ |
| Three Rivers Bank of Montana | KALISPELL | 47 | $24.1M | $512K | ⭐ |
| Valley Bank of Ronan | RONAN | 46 | $16.0M | $348K | — |
| Stockman Bank of Montana | MILES CITY | 44 | $23.3M | $530K | ⭐ |
| Bank of the Rockies | Helena | 25 | $13.3M | $530K | — |
| Manhattan Bank | MANHATTAN | 24 | $5.5M | $228K | — |
| Opportunity Bank of Montana | HELENA | 19 | $9.8M | $515K | ⭐ |
| Freedom Bank | COLUMBIA FALLS | 18 | $5.3M | $296K | — |
| Ascent Bank | HELENA | 12 | $6.7M | $558K | — |
| First Montana Bank, Inc. | MISSOULA | 11 | $8.1M | $733K | — |
| Altana FCU | BILLINGS | 7 | $1.9M | $271K | — |
| Farmers State Bank | VICTOR | 5 | $1.8M | $358K | ⭐ |
| First State Bank of Forsyth | FORSYTH | 4 | $1.2M | $292K | — |
| The First State Bank of Shelby | SHELBY | 2 | $1.4M | $679K | — |
| American Bank | BOZEMAN | 2 | $5.3M | $2.7M | — |
| Bank of Bozeman | Bozeman | 2 | $565K | $283K | — |
| Clearwater FCU | MISSOULA | 2 | $350K | $175K | — |
| TrailWest Bank | LOLO | 1 | $400K | $400K | — |
| Little Horn State Bank | HARDIN | 1 | $75K | $75K | — |
Finding an SBA Lender in Montana
There are currently 23 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Montana, ranging from national banks to local community lenders. Together they have approved 1,782 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $805.4M since 2020.
Of these, 9 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 Montana
How many SBA lenders are in Montana?
There are currently 23 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Montana. Together they have approved 1,782 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $805.4M since 2020. Of these, 9 hold SBA Preferred Lender status, allowing them to approve loans without prior SBA review.
What is an SBA Preferred Lender in Montana?
An SBA Preferred Lender (PLP) in Montana 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. Montana currently has 9 Preferred Lenders.
How do I choose the best SBA lender in Montana?
When choosing an SBA lender in Montana, 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 23 Montana lenders so you can compare objectively.
How long does SBA loan approval take in Montana?
With an SBA Preferred Lender in Montana, 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.