SBA Lenders in Louisiana
15 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Louisiana (LA) plus 10 more that actively fund Louisiana borrowers. Tell us about your deal and we'll match you with the right capital source.
Who are the top SBA lenders in Louisiana?
PeerSense tracks 15 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Louisiana (LA), plus 10 out-of-state lenders that actively fund Louisiana borrowers. Top by Louisiana-specific volume: Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company, b1BANK, Home Bank, National Association. Louisiana HQ lenders have collectively originated $3.2B in SBA volume.
— PeerSense Capital Advisory · Westfield IN · Updated May 16, 2026
Sources: SBA 7(a) & 504 Loan Data, FDIC BankFind
Top SBA Lenders Headquartered in Louisiana
Ranked by total SBA loan activity. Click any bank for the full profile, NAICS specialization, and franchise lending history.
| Lender | State | Activity | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | LA | High Volume | View Profile → |
| Gulf Coast Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| b1BANK | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Fidelity Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Home Bank, National Association | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| American Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Liberty Bank and Trust Company | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| First Guaranty Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Source Business and Industrial Development Corpora | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Synergy Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Origin Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Red River Bank | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Bonvenu Bank NA | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Rayne State Bank & Trust Company | LA | Active | View Profile → |
| Louisiana National Bank | LA | Specialized | View Profile → |
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company
LAGulf Coast Bank
LAb1BANK
LAFidelity Bank
LAHome Bank, National Association
LAAmerican Bank
LALiberty Bank and Trust Company
LAFirst Guaranty Bank
LASource Business and Industrial Development Corpora
LASynergy Bank
LAOrigin Bank
LARed River Bank
LABonvenu Bank NA
LARayne State Bank & Trust Company
LALouisiana National Bank
LAOut-of-State Lenders Actively Funding Louisiana Borrowers
National banks and multi-state regionals frequently fund Louisiana deals at competitive rates — often with faster underwriting than local-only banks. Ranked by Louisiana-specific SBA volume.
Hancock Whitney Bank
HQ MS · 158 LA loans · $36.0M LA volume
Capital One, National Association
HQ VA · 81 LA loans · $21.4M LA volume
Legence Bank
HQ IL · 6 LA loans · $14.2M LA volume
Wallis Bank
HQ TX · 5 LA loans · $12.1M LA volume
First Horizon Bank
HQ TN · 31 LA loans · $11.9M LA volume
Plains State Bank
HQ TX · 2 LA loans · $5.9M LA volume
Stone Bank
HQ AR · 2 LA loans · $4.2M LA volume
Golden Bank, National Association
HQ TX · 3 LA loans · $3.8M LA volume
BankPlus
HQ MS · 25 LA loans · $3.8M LA volume
AmSouth Bank
HQ AL · 9 LA loans · $2.1M LA volume
Looking for an SBA Lender in Louisiana?
PeerSense matches your deal with the right capital source from our network of 15+ Louisiana lenders and hundreds more nationwide. No retainers — referral fee established upfront and paid at closing.
SBA Lending in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to 15 SBA-approved lenders that have collectively originated $3.2B in SBA loan volume. These lenders serve businesses across the state through the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, providing financing for acquisitions, commercial real estate, equipment, and working capital.
Whether you're acquiring a business in Louisiana, expanding an existing operation, or purchasing commercial property, SBA financing offers competitive terms with government-backed guarantees. PeerSense analyzes each lender's activity, deal preferences, and specializations to help you find the best fit.
How PeerSense Helps Louisiana Borrowers
We're a commercial lending advisory firm headquartered in Westfield, Indiana — not a lender. We structure and place deals across SBA, CMBS, private credit, equipment financing, and more. Our team reviews your transaction, identifies the right capital sources, and makes warm introductions to lenders actively funding deals like yours. Most clients receive their first lender introduction within one business day.
Other Capital Programs for Louisiana Borrowers
PeerSense covers the full commercial capital stack for Louisiana operators — beyond SBA. Compare current rates and structures.
CMBS Conduit
5.60–7.10%10-yr non-recourse fixed, $5M–$500M+, fully assumable
Bridge Loans
9.00–14.00%12–36 mo transitional, SOFR + 470-970 bps, 65-75% LTV
DSCR Investor
5.95–8.50%30-yr fixed rental, qualifies on property cash flow
Equipment Financing
5.50–12.00%Loan, lease, SBA 504, vendor, captive — Section 179 eligible
Hotel Financing
5.85–11.75%CMBS + SBA 504 + bridge + PIP across all flags
Mezzanine Debt
11.00–18.00%Subordinate to senior, $1M–$50M, capital stack fill
Private Credit
7.80–18.00%Non-bank flexibility, unitranche, recap, transitional
Invoice Factoring + ABL
0.5–3.5% / 30dB2B receivables, trucking / staffing / construction / govt
No-Doc CRE
7.50–11.50%Limited-doc commercial, asset-based underwriting
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