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First PREMIER Bank

SBA lender based in South Dakota serving 5 states and 53 industries

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First PREMIER Bank has funded 306 SBA loans across 5 states and 53 industries. Their average loan size is $154K. Whether they are the right SBA lender for your deal depends on size, industry, geography, and credit profile — PeerSense matches your deal against First PREMIER Bank and 897+ alternatives based on closing probability + pricing.

Geographic Reach
5 States
Regional focus
Industry Coverage
53 Industries
Diverse lending portfolio
Lending Activity
Active
Small Business focus

Top Lending States

South Dakota#1
Nebraska#2

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Why borrowers choose First PREMIER Bank

First PREMIER Bank is best suited for borrowers seeking small-business working capital, startup, and franchise loans, with an average SBA loan of $154K. The lender's deepest industry experience is in Limited-Service Restaurants, and their highest-volume state is South Dakota. With 306 SBA loans funded across 5 states, they operate as a regional specialist anchored in South Dakota. Their portfolio default rate is 1074.00%. If your deal profile aligns with their underwriting box, this lender is worth a quote — PeerSense matches your specific deal against First PREMIER Bank and 897+ alternatives.

Recent SBA Activity at First PREMIER Bank

Franchise lending: First PREMIER Bank has funded SBA loans for multiple franchise concepts, with the highest volume in FASTSIGNS, NICK-N-WILLY'S PIZZA, and ABBEY CARPET. Lender-franchise familiarity reduces underwriting friction: brands the lender already knows clear faster and re-trade less.

Industry concentration: The lender's highest-volume SBA industries are Limited-Service Restaurants, Miscellaneous Manufacturing, and Furniture & Home Furnishing Stores. Borrowers in these NAICS sectors typically see better terms and faster approvals.

Geographic concentration: Top markets are South Dakota, and Nebraska. Lenders typically underwrite faster in states where they already have closing comps.

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About First PREMIER Bank SBA Lending

First PREMIER Bank is an SBA lender headquartered in South Dakota. PeerSense tracks this lender's SBA lending activity, including approval trends, geographic coverage, and industry specializations.

First PREMIER Bank serves borrowers across 5 states and 53 industry sectors with a regional lending focus. To find out whether First PREMIER Bank is a good fit for your specific deal, reach out to PeerSense for a free lender match.

PeerSense maintains detailed performance data on hundreds of SBA lenders to help borrowers and brokers identify the right capital source. Rather than spending weeks researching lenders on your own, book a free call and let our team match you with lenders who have a proven track record in your industry and geography.

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