The Bank of Elk River
SBA lender based in Minnesota serving 2 states and 39 industries
Is The Bank of Elk River the right SBA lender for your deal?
The Bank of Elk River has funded 173 SBA loans across 2 states and 39 industries. Their average loan size is $459K. 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 The Bank of Elk River.
The Bank of Elk River 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. The Bank of Elk River has funded 173 SBA 7(a) loans across 2 states, averaging $459K 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.
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FOIA history for The Bank of Elk River: 173 SBA loans across 2 states, average size $459K. Highest-volume NAICS in the tape: Ambulatory Healthcare. Highest-volume state in the tape: Minnesota. Resolved-loan charge-off rate: 16.4%. That is history, not a buy box and not a prediction they will fund your file. Tell us about your deal.
Recent SBA Activity at The Bank of Elk River
Franchise lending: The Bank of Elk River has funded SBA loans for multiple franchise concepts, with the highest volume in The UPS Store  (f/k/a Mail Box, HealthSource Chiropractic, and DRYER VENT WIZARD. 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 Ambulatory Healthcare, Repair & Maintenance, and Administrative Support. Borrowers in these NAICS sectors typically see better terms and faster approvals.
Geographic concentration: Top markets are Minnesota. Lenders typically underwrite faster in states where they already have closing comps.
Compare The Bank of Elk River to Similar SBA Lenders
Other SBA lenders headquartered in Minnesota with similar deal-size profiles. Borrowers should always compare 3–5 lenders before committing.
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About The Bank of Elk River SBA Lending
The Bank of Elk River is an SBA lender headquartered in Minnesota. PeerSense tracks this lender's SBA lending activity, including approval trends, geographic coverage, and industry specializations.
The Bank of Elk River serves borrowers across 2 states and 39 industry sectors with a regional lending focus. To find out whether The Bank of Elk River is a good fit for your specific deal, reach out to PeerSense for a free lender match.
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