How many SBA lenders are in Ohio?

There are 25 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Ohio, plus 10 more lenders headquartered out-of-state that actively fund Ohio borrowers. Ohio HQ lenders have collectively originated $68.1B in SBA loan volume.

Can an out-of-state SBA lender fund my Ohio business?

Yes. SBA loans are not state-restricted. PeerSense tracks 10 out-of-state SBA lenders with active Ohio loan portfolios. National banks, multi-state regionals, and SBA preferred lenders frequently outperform local-only banks on rate, term, and speed-to-close.

How do I find an SBA lender in Ohio for my business?

Tell PeerSense about your deal at peersense.com/book-a-call. Within one business day we match you to the Ohio lender (HQ or out-of-state) most likely to fund your industry, loan size, and structure. Free consultation. Referral fee paid by the lender at closing.

SBA Lenders in Ohio

Q: Who are the top SBA lenders in Ohio?

Ranked by Ohio-specific SBA volume, the top lenders include The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. PeerSense ranks each by activity, average loan size, and Ohio deal-flow specialization.

25 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Ohio (OH) plus 10 more that actively fund Ohio borrowers. Tell us about your deal and we'll match you with the right capital source.

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Who are the top SBA lenders in Ohio?

PeerSense tracks 25 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Ohio (OH), plus 10 out-of-state lenders that actively fund Ohio borrowers. Top by Ohio-specific volume: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Ohio HQ lenders have collectively originated $68.1B in SBA volume.

— PeerSense Capital Advisory · Westfield IN · Updated May 16, 2026

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Top SBA Lenders Headquartered in Ohio

Ranked by total SBA loan activity. Click any bank for the full profile, NAICS specialization, and franchise lending history.

Lender	State	Activity	Profile
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
The Huntington National Bank	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
U.S. Bank, National Association	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
KeyBank National Association	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
Fifth Third Bank	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
First Financial Bank	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
United Midwest Savings Bank National Association	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
Growth Capital Corp.	OH	High Volume	View Profile →
The Park National Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
Telhio Credit Union Inc	OH	Active	View Profile →
The Community Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
The Farmers National Bank of Canfield	OH	Active	View Profile →
Consumers National Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
Unified Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
The State Bank and Trust Company	OH	Active	View Profile →
National Cooperative Bank, National Association	OH	Active	View Profile →
Civista Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
RiverHills Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →
CFBank National Association	OH	Active	View Profile →
Buckeye State Bank	OH	Active	View Profile →

Out-of-State Lenders Actively Funding Ohio Borrowers

National banks and multi-state regionals frequently fund Ohio deals at competitive rates — often with faster underwriting than local-only banks. Ranked by Ohio-specific SBA volume.

GBank

HQ NV · 60 OH loans · $182.8M OH volume

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First Western SBLC, Inc

HQ TX · 68 OH loans · $119.1M OH volume

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Shoreham Bank

HQ RI · 35 OH loans · $95.6M OH volume

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PNC Bank, National Association

HQ DE · 384 OH loans · $63.7M OH volume

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First Commonwealth Bank

HQ PA · 96 OH loans · $48.3M OH volume

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PromiseOne Bank

HQ GA · 28 OH loans · $44.8M OH volume

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BankUnited, National Association

HQ FL · 29 OH loans · $44.4M OH volume

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Peoples Bank

HQ MS · 74 OH loans · $27.6M OH volume

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German American Bank

HQ IN · 79 OH loans · $24.2M OH volume

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Banc of California

HQ CA · 24 OH loans · $22.7M OH volume

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SBA Lending in Ohio

Ohio is home to 25 SBA-approved lenders that have collectively originated $68.1B 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio 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.