Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Minnehaha County?
157 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Minnehaha County recently, at a median of $150,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
157 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Minnehaha County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $150,000. The most active lender was The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, with 39 loans.
SBA lending in Minnehaha 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 | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 157 | 477 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $416,050 | $50,000 - $438,400 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 9.00% | 9.00% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 55.4% | 47.4% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 6.2% | 5.7% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 1,518 | 4,358 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Minnehaha 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 First National Bank in Sioux Falls | 39 | $150,200 | 54% | 8.00% |
| U.S. Bank | 19 | $25,000 | 58% | 10.74% |
| First Bank & Trust | 16 | $290,300 | 38% | 9.62% |
| Black Hills FCU | 11 | $270,000 | 91% | 9.00% |
| Levo Federal Credit Union | 11 | $40,000 | 64% | 9.50% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 9 | $100,000 | 78% | 10.25% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 5 | $150,000 | 0% | 13.25% |
| First Interstate Bank | 4 | $37,500 | 100% | 9.12% |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 3 | $50,000 | 0% | 14.00% |
| First PREMIER Bank | 3 | $90,000 | 67% | 7.50% |
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.
- New businesses do well here. 55% of these loans went to startups or businesses under two years old, against 34% nationally — an unusually open market if you have no trading history.
- No single lender dominates, but the top three made 47% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
- Rates run lower here. The median initial rate of 9.00% is 1.25 points below the 10.25% national median, which usually tracks loan size and perceived sector risk rather than geography.
Who borrows in Minnehaha County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by restaurants and hotels.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and Hotels | 31 | 19.7% |
| Retail | 23 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 17 | 10.8% |
| Admin Services | 13 | 8.3% |
| Personal Services | 13 | 8.3% |
| Healthcare | 13 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.7% |
| Trucking | 8 | 5.1% |
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 Dakota.