Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Monroe County?
116 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Monroe County recently, at a median of $127,950. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
116 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Monroe County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $127,950. The most active lender was The Huntington National Bank, with 53 loans.
SBA lending in Monroe County, by the numbers
Every figure here is computed from SBA 7(a) loan-level FOIA data released 2026-06-30 — loans that were actually approved to businesses in this county, not advertised ranges.
| Measure | Monroe County | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 116 | 7,937 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $127,950 | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $491,250 | $50,000 - $350,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.50% | 10.00% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 37.1% | 29.3% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 897 | 72,203 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Monroe County. The median, startup share and rate columns describe each lender's own loans in this county, not its national averages.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 53 | $79,100 | 32% | 10.35% |
| KeyBank | 10 | $37,500 | 90% | 11.25% |
| First Merchants Bank | 10 | $50,000 | 10% | 12.12% |
| Horizon Bank | 4 | $625,300 | 75% | 9.62% |
| Celtic Bank Corporation | 4 | $1,224,450 | 0% | 10.38% |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 4 | $272,500 | 25% | 12.12% |
| PNC Bank | 3 | $40,000 | 0% | 13.00% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 3 | $126,900 | 33% | 13.25% |
| United FCU | 3 | $1,120,000 | 0% | 9.50% |
| Bank of America | 2 | $566,050 | 50% | 6.15% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loans here run smaller than average. The median of $127,950 is 15% below the $150,000 national median. Smaller loans price higher under the SBA spread caps, so budget for a rate above the headline range.
- Startup share is about average, at 37% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. The Huntington National Bank alone made 46% of these loans, and the top three made 63%. 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.
Who borrows in Monroe County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by construction.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 21.6% |
| Retail | 15 | 12.9% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 13 | 11.2% |
| Trucking | 12 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 7.8% |
| Admin Services | 9 | 7.8% |
| Professional Services | 8 | 6.9% |
| Arts and Recreation | 7 | 6.0% |
How to use this
- Shortlist three lenders from the table whose median loan in this county is close to what you need. Size match matters more than brand.
- 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 your cash flow supports.
- Follow your sector link in the table above for lender data specific to your industry across Michigan.
Other counties in Michigan
- Nearby markets with published data: Oakland County, Wayne County, Kent County, Macomb County, Genesee County, Ottawa County, Washtenaw County, Ingham County