Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Westmoreland County?
164 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Westmoreland County recently, at a median of $150,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
164 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Westmoreland County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $150,000. The most active lender was The Huntington National Bank, with 34 loans.
SBA lending in Westmoreland 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 | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 164 | 7,469 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $500,000 | $50,000 - $423,750 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.00% | 10.50% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 37.2% | 37.4% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 1,616 | 73,575 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Westmoreland 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 | 34 | $61,600 | 35% | 10.50% |
| First Commonwealth Bank | 25 | $350,000 | 56% | 9.75% |
| InFirst Bank | 11 | $60,000 | 46% | 8.25% |
| PNC Bank | 8 | $289,500 | 38% | 7.85% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 8 | $527,500 | 0% | 9.00% |
| KeyBank | 7 | $20,000 | 71% | 10.91% |
| Somerset Trust Company | 6 | $219,350 | 83% | 8.50% |
| Northwest Bank | 5 | $65,000 | 80% | 11.00% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 5 | $42,000 | 0% | 13.25% |
| First National Bank of Pennsylvania | 4 | $1,023,000 | 100% | 9.12% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loan sizes are typical. The median of $150,000 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.
- Startup share is about average, at 37% against 34% nationally.
- No single lender dominates, but the top three made 43% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
- This market has performed well. Its FY2010-2019 charge-off rate of 3.4% is below the 7.1% overall figure, which is part of why lenders compete for it.
Who borrows in Westmoreland County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by restaurants and hotels.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and Hotels | 27 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 26 | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 10.4% |
| Healthcare | 17 | 10.4% |
| Retail | 13 | 7.9% |
| Admin Services | 13 | 7.9% |
| Personal Services | 12 | 7.3% |
| Arts and Recreation | 12 | 7.3% |
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 Pennsylvania.
Other counties in Pennsylvania
- Nearby markets with published data: Allegheny County, Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Delaware County, Chester County, York County, Lancaster County