Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Muskegon County?
100 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Muskegon County recently, at a median of $135,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
100 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Muskegon County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $135,000. The most active lender was The Huntington National Bank, with 51 loans.
SBA lending in Muskegon 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 | Muskegon County | Michigan | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 100 | 7,937 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $135,000 | $130,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $370,675 | $50,000 - $350,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 9.75% | 10.00% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 19.0% | 29.3% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 728 | 72,203 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Muskegon 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 | 51 | $75,000 | 14% | 10.00% |
| Fifth Third Bank | 7 | $200,000 | 14% | 9.50% |
| West Shore Bank | 5 | $235,300 | 40% | 8.50% |
| Celtic Bank Corporation | 3 | $852,500 | 0% | 9.75% |
| Old National Bank | 3 | $250,000 | 0% | 9.50% |
| Lake Michigan CU | 3 | $210,600 | 33% | 11.50% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 3 | $515,000 | 0% | 10.15% |
| Independent Bank | 3 | $200,000 | 33% | 9.50% |
| Grand River Bank | 2 | $353,850 | 0% | 6.38% |
| Horizon Bank | 2 | $43,000 | 100% | 9.11% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loan sizes are typical. The median of $135,000 is within a few percent of the $150,000 national median across all 7(a) borrowers, so nothing about this market is unusual on size.
- This is a hard market for new businesses. Only 19% of these loans went to startups, against 34% nationally. If you are pre-revenue, work from the startup table below rather than the main list.
- One lender dominates. The Huntington National Bank alone made 51% 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.
- Rates run lower here. The median initial rate of 9.75% is 0.50 points below the 10.25% national median, which usually tracks loan size and perceived sector risk rather than geography.
- This market has performed well. Its FY2010-2019 charge-off rate of 3.7% is below the 7.1% overall figure, which is part of why lenders compete for it.
Who borrows in Muskegon County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by construction.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 21.0% |
| Retail | 19 | 19.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 12.0% |
| Personal Services | 10 | 10.0% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 7 | 7.0% |
| Trucking | 7 | 7.0% |
| Arts and Recreation | 6 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale | 5 | 5.0% |
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