Lending data
Who actually lends to media and information businesses in Nevada?
26 SBA 7(a) loans went to media and information businesses in Nevada recently, at a median of $193,500. Here are the lenders that made them, ranked.
26 SBA 7(a) loans went to media and information businesses in Nevada in the most recent fiscal years. The median was $193,500 over 10 years. The most active lender was Newtek Bank, with 4 loans.
What lending to media and information businesses in Nevada actually looks like
Every figure on this page is computed from SBA 7(a) loan-level FOIA data released 2026-06-30. It reflects loans that were actually approved, not rate cards or advertised ranges.
| Measure | Information and media, Nevada | All 7(a) borrowers |
|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 26 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $193,500 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $25,000 - $486,225 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 11.12% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 38.5% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 cohort | 9.4% | 7.1% |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to media and information businesses in Nevada. This is the list worth working from, because a lender that has funded dozens of businesses like yours in your state has seen your file before.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtek Bank | 4 | $725,000 | 0% | 11.50% |
| U.S. Bank | 4 | $166,850 | 50% | 10.12% |
| Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc | 3 | $486,000 | 100% | 9.00% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 3 | $15,000 | 100% | 14.00% |
| Zions Bank | 3 | $45,000 | 33% | 11.00% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | 2 | $200,000 | 0% | 10.18% |
| Lendistry SBLC, LLC | 2 | $202,500 | 0% | 12.00% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 2 | $325,000 | 0% | 8.25% |
What stands out in this market
Reading the figures above against the national picture:
- Loans here run larger than average. The median of $193,500 is 29% 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 38% against 34% nationally.
- No single lender dominates, but the top three made 42% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
- Rates run higher here. The median initial rate of 11.12% is 0.87 points above the 10.25% national median, which usually tracks loan size and perceived sector risk rather than geography.
- Lenders have been burned here before. 9.4% of loans to this market from the FY2010-2019 cohorts were charged off, against 7.1% overall. That history is why underwriting in this sector is tighter than the numbers alone would suggest — it is not personal.
Which of them lend to new businesses
Of those loans, 38.5% went to businesses the SBA classes as startups — new, under two years old, or opening with the proceeds. These are the lenders in this market that actually wrote them.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc | 3 | $486,000 | 100% | 9.00% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 3 | $15,000 | 100% | 14.00% |
| U.S. Bank | 2 | $166,850 | 50% | 10.12% |
How to use this
- Shortlist three lenders from the table whose median loan is close to what you need.
- 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 the cash flow supports.
- Assemble the package before you call. The document checklist is the single biggest thing you control.
Compare other markets
- Other sectors in Nevada: restaurants and hotels, construction, personal services, professional services, healthcare, retail
- Media in comparable states: Iowa, Arizona, Connecticut, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee