Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Eau Claire County?
100 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Eau Claire County recently, at a median of $200,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
Short answer
100 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Eau Claire County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $200,000. The most active lender was CCFBank, with 32 loans.
SBA lending in Eau Claire 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 | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 100 | 3,423 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $200,000 | $208,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $791,275 | $75,000 - $500,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 9.25% | 9.49% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 43.0% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 2.4% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 910 | 36,573 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Eau Claire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCFBank | 32 | $433,050 | 38% | 9.50% |
| U.S. Bank | 21 | $25,000 | 52% | 8.99% |
| Hiawatha National Bank | 10 | $108,500 | 50% | 8.88% |
| Old National Bank | 4 | $696,000 | 50% | 9.00% |
| Security Financial Bank | 3 | $120,000 | 67% | 8.75% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 3 | $2,150,000 | 0% | 9.00% |
| Frandsen Bank and Trust | 3 | $308,400 | 67% | 9.50% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 3 | $1,220,000 | 0% | 10.50% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 2 | $10,000 | 100% | 14.25% |
| Prevail Bank | 2 | $616,650 | 0% | 9.62% |
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.
- New businesses do well here. 43% 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.
- One lender dominates. CCFBank alone made 32% 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 9.25% is 1.00 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 2.4% is below the 7.1% overall figure, which is part of why lenders compete for it.
Who borrows in Eau Claire County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by personal services.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Services | 14 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 13.0% |
| Healthcare | 11 | 11.0% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 11 | 11.0% |
| Retail | 10 | 10.0% |
| Admin Services | 9 | 9.0% |
| Professional Services | 9 | 9.0% |
| Trucking | 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 Wisconsin.
Other counties in Wisconsin
- Nearby markets with published data: Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Dane County, Brown County, Outagamie County, Racine County, Saint Croix County, Sheboygan County