Merchants Bank of Indiana
SBA lender based in Indiana serving 37 states and 48 industries
Is Merchants Bank of Indiana the right SBA lender for your deal?
Merchants Bank of Indiana has funded 486 SBA loans across 37 states and 48 industries. Their average loan size is $1.1M. Whether they are the right SBA lender for your deal depends on size, industry, geography, and credit profile. Historical volume is not a quote. PeerSense does not speak for Merchants Bank of Indiana.
Merchants Bank of Indiana is an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP), a designation the SBA grants to lenders with delegated authority to approve 7(a) loans in house, which speeds underwriting and closing. Merchants Bank of Indiana has funded 486 SBA 7(a) loans across 37 states, averaging $1.1M per loan. PLP status means the lender does not have to send each file to the SBA for review, a material edge on turnaround for qualified borrowers.
- Main office
- 410 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032
- Domestic offices
- 8
- Established
- 1923
- FDIC certificate
- 8056
- Website
- www.bankmerchants.com
Source: FDIC BankFind public database, checked October 1, 2026.
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Talk to PeerSenseFOIA history for Merchants Bank of Indiana
FOIA history for Merchants Bank of Indiana: 486 SBA loans across 37 states, average size $1.1M. Highest volume NAICS in the tape: Limited-Service Restaurants. Highest volume state in the tape: Indiana. Resolved loan charge off rate: 2.5%. That is history, not a buy box and not a prediction they will fund your file. Talk to PeerSense.
Recent SBA Activity at Merchants Bank of Indiana
Franchise lending: Merchants Bank of Indiana has funded SBA loans for multiple franchise concepts, with the highest volume in The UPS Store  (f/k/a Mail Box, Subway, and RhinoShield - Dealership/Suppl. 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, Administrative Support, and Full-Service Restaurants. Borrowers in these NAICS sectors typically see better terms and faster approvals.
Geographic concentration: Top markets are Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin. Lenders typically underwrite faster in states where they already have closing comps.
Compare Merchants Bank of Indiana to Similar SBA Lenders
Other SBA lenders headquartered in Indiana with similar deal size profiles. Borrowers should always compare 3 to 5 lenders before committing.
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About Merchants Bank of Indiana SBA Lending
Merchants Bank of Indiana is an SBA lender headquartered in Indiana. PeerSense tracks this lender's SBA lending activity, including approval trends, geographic coverage, and industry specializations.
Merchants Bank of Indiana serves borrowers across 37 states and 48 industry sectors, making it a national SBA lender with broad geographic coverage. To find out whether Merchants Bank of Indiana is a fit for your deal, Talk to PeerSense.
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PeerSense covers the full commercial capital stack. These are indicative levels direct capital sources have been pricing across these programs as of October 1, 2026.
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$100M a monthFocus $100 million a month. Will look at $10 million a month. $10 million is not the focus.
Invoice Factoring
0.5 to 3.5% / 30dB2B invoices from $20 million a month. Advance 80 to 95 percent of face.
CMBS Conduit
5.60 to 7.10%10 year Non Recourse fixed, $10 million and up, fully assumable
Bridge Loans
9.00 to 14.00%$10 million and up. Cash in about 35 percent. Name the takeout first.
Data Center
CRS to 89%$1 billion to $30 billion plus. Signed or guaranteed hyperscaler lease.
Contracted revenue sale
Up to 89%15 year lease signed or guaranteed by a hyperscaler. Size follows the lease.
Hotel Financing
SearchHotel financing is search only for $10 million and up, with cash in about 35 percent.
Private Credit
7.80 to 18.00%Non bank flexibility for commercial real estate at $10 million and up.
DSCR Investor
SearchSearch path. Portfolio and multi property DSCR of $10 million and up.
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