Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Saint Croix County?
116 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Saint Croix County recently, at a median of $100,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
116 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Saint Croix County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $100,000. The most active lender was Hiawatha National Bank, with 22 loans.
SBA lending in Saint Croix 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 | Saint Croix County | Wisconsin | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 116 | 3,423 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $100,000 | $208,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $41,375 - $349,750 | $75,000 - $500,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 9.50% | 9.49% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 42.2% | 37.9% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 1,084 | 36,573 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Saint Croix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha National Bank | 22 | $55,000 | 23% | 9.00% |
| U.S. Bank | 18 | $29,000 | 61% | 9.49% |
| First National Community Bank | 10 | $80,000 | 70% | 9.50% |
| Old National Bank | 9 | $119,500 | 33% | 8.75% |
| Citizens State Bank | 8 | $72,000 | 38% | 8.75% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 4 | $320,750 | 0% | 10.00% |
| Platinum Bank | 4 | $994,000 | 75% | 9.75% |
| First Resource Bank | 4 | $431,000 | 0% | 9.25% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 4 | $62,800 | 100% | 9.75% |
| Northeast Bank | 3 | $50,000 | 0% | 11.25% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loans here run smaller than average. The median of $100,000 is 33% below the $150,000 national median. Smaller loans price higher under the SBA spread caps, so budget for a rate above the headline range.
- New businesses do well here. 42% 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 43% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
- Rates run lower here. The median initial rate of 9.50% is 0.75 points below the 10.25% national median, which usually tracks loan size and perceived sector risk rather than geography.
Who borrows in Saint Croix County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by manufacturing.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17 | 14.7% |
| Professional Services | 17 | 14.7% |
| Personal Services | 13 | 11.2% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 13 | 11.2% |
| Retail | 11 | 9.5% |
| Healthcare | 11 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.8% |
| Admin Services | 7 | 6.0% |
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, Sheboygan County, Eau Claire County