Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Greenville County?
386 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Greenville County recently, at a median of $200,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
386 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Greenville County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $200,000. The most active lender was TD Bank, with 98 loans.
SBA lending in Greenville 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 | Greenville County | South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 386 | 2,479 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $200,000 | $250,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $500,000 | $73,500 - $611,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.50% | 10.50% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 40.7% | 41.5% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 7.4% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 3,268 | 25,214 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Greenville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Bank | 98 | $30,600 | 45% | 11.50% |
| Countybank | 26 | $297,500 | 35% | 9.88% |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 21 | $50,000 | 10% | 14.00% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 19 | $250,000 | 47% | 10.00% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 17 | $350,000 | 35% | 9.49% |
| First Bank | 16 | $576,000 | 38% | 10.25% |
| Pinnacle Bank | 15 | $612,000 | 53% | 9.75% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 14 | $25,000 | 86% | 12.75% |
| First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 11 | $435,000 | 46% | 9.75% |
| United Community Bank | 11 | $625,000 | 36% | 9.25% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loans here run larger than average. The median of $200,000 is 33% 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 41% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. TD Bank alone made 25% of these loans, and the top three made 38%. 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 Greenville County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by construction.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 13.0% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 47 | 12.2% |
| Professional Services | 46 | 11.9% |
| Retail | 41 | 10.6% |
| Personal Services | 32 | 8.3% |
| Admin Services | 31 | 8.0% |
| Healthcare | 29 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 7.0% |
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 South Carolina.
Other counties in South Carolina
- Nearby markets with published data: Charleston County, Richland County, Horry County, York County, Spartanburg County, Beaufort County, Lexington County, Berkeley County