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SBA Loans in Ames, IA
7(a) and 504 loans approved, fiscal years 2022 to 2026
- Loans approved
- 37
- Amount approved
- $12.7M
- Jobs supported
- 341
- As reported by borrowers
Counts and dollar amounts are SBA 7(a) and 504 loans approved in each federal fiscal year (October to September), from SBA's FOIA loan data. Loans are placed by the project county and the borrower's city. Borrower names are not shown. Jobs supported are the jobs borrowers reported when they applied.
Loans by fiscal year
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| Year | Loans | Amount | Average | 7(a) | 504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 (through 06/30/2026) | 4 | $5.2M | $1,300,500 | 4 | 0 |
| FY2025 | 9 | $1.8M | $202,667 | 9 | 0 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $1M | $128,900 | 8 | 0 |
| FY2023 | 10 | $2.9M | $291,140 | 8 | 2 |
| FY2022 | 6 | $1.7M | $284,317 | 5 | 1 |
Top industries
All years shown, by amount
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| Industry | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels | 1 | $4.4M |
| Limited-Service Restaurants | 9 | $3.7M |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | 3 | $1M |
| Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners | 1 | $674K |
| Janitorial Services | 2 | $560K |
| Automotive Glass Replacement Shops | 6 | $440K |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers | 1 | $340K |
| All Other Home Furnishings Retailers | 1 | $215K |
| Retail Bakeries | 1 | $185K |
| Commercial Screen Printing | 1 | $162K |
Top lenders
7(a) lenders and 504 certified development companies, by amount
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| Lender | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank, National Association | 6 | $4.6M |
| Iowa Business Growth Company | 3 | $2.1M |
| Northwest Bank | 5 | $1.8M |
| BayFirst National Bank | 6 | $805K |
| Magnifi Financial CU | 1 | $517K |
| South Story Bank & Trust | 1 | $470K |
| Newtek Bank, National Association | 1 | $455K |
| HomeTrust Bank | 1 | $370K |
| Lincoln Savings Bank | 3 | $343K |
| Bankers Trust Company | 1 | $340K |
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan data · Last updated 06/30/2026
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