Lending data
Who actually lends to farms and agricultural businesses in Florida?
54 SBA 7(a) loans went to farms and agricultural businesses in Florida recently, at a median of $175,000. Here are the lenders that made them, ranked.
54 SBA 7(a) loans went to farms and agricultural businesses in Florida in the most recent fiscal years. The median was $175,000 over 10 years. The most active lender was TD Bank, with 20 loans.
What lending to farms and agricultural businesses in Florida actually looks like
Every figure on this page is computed from SBA 7(a) loan-level FOIA data released 2026-06-30. It reflects loans that were actually approved, not rate cards or advertised ranges.
| Measure | Agriculture and farming, Florida | All 7(a) borrowers |
|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 54 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $175,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $78,900 - $1,106,250 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.50% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 29.6% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 cohort | 8.6% | 7.1% |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to farms and agricultural businesses in Florida. This is the list worth working from, because a lender that has funded dozens of businesses like yours in your state has seen your file before.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Bank | 20 | $96,000 | 20% | 11.50% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 8 | $2,277,450 | 62% | 8.88% |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 5 | $100,000 | 0% | 13.50% |
| Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc | 2 | $100,000 | 50% | 11.75% |
| Bank of America | 2 | $175,000 | 0% | 7.25% |
| Newtek Bank | 2 | $205,000 | 50% | 11.12% |
| Stone Bank | 2 | $562,500 | 100% | 10.25% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 2 | $281,500 | 0% | 10.50% |
What stands out in this market
Reading the figures above against the national picture:
- Loans here run larger than average. The median of $175,000 is 17% above the $150,000 national median. Expect lenders in this market to be geared toward bigger deals, and expect a small request to get less attention.
- Startup share is about average, at 30% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. TD Bank alone made 37% of these loans, and the top three made 61%. That concentration usually means a lender with a dedicated program for this sector — worth starting there, but get a second quote so you know the terms are competitive.
Which of them lend to new businesses
Of those loans, 29.6% went to businesses the SBA classes as startups — new, under two years old, or opening with the proceeds. These are the lenders in this market that actually wrote them.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak Banking Company | 5 | $2,277,450 | 62% | 8.88% |
| TD Bank | 4 | $96,000 | 20% | 11.50% |
| Stone Bank | 2 | $562,500 | 100% | 10.25% |
How to use this
- Shortlist three lenders from the table whose median loan is close to what you need.
- Ask each whether they are a Preferred Lender and how many 7(a) loans they closed last year. See choosing an SBA lender.
- Check your coverage first with the affordability calculator so you ask for a number the cash flow supports.
- Assemble the package before you call. The document checklist is the single biggest thing you control.
Compare other markets
- Other sectors in Florida: construction, professional services, healthcare, personal services, restaurants and hotels, retail
- Agriculture in comparable states: North Carolina, Alabama, Wisconsin, Maine, New York, Georgia