Lending data
Who actually lends to professional services firms in Minnesota?
455 SBA 7(a) loans went to professional services firms in Minnesota recently, at a median of $122,200. Here are the lenders that made them, ranked.
455 SBA 7(a) loans went to professional services firms in Minnesota in the most recent fiscal years. The median was $122,200 over 10 years. The most active lender was U.S. Bank, with 95 loans.
What lending to professional services firms in Minnesota 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 | Professional and technical services, Minnesota | All 7(a) borrowers |
|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 455 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $122,200 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $350,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 9.79% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 25.9% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 cohort | 4.0% | 7.1% |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to professional services firms in Minnesota. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank | 95 | $44,000 | 30% | 10.24% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 38 | $50,000 | 26% | 10.50% |
| Highland Bank | 24 | $150,000 | 33% | 9.50% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 18 | $15,000 | 100% | 12.75% |
| Old National Bank | 17 | $299,000 | 24% | 8.20% |
| BankVista | 15 | $150,000 | 40% | 9.25% |
| First Resource Bank | 14 | $455,000 | 14% | 9.75% |
| Platinum Bank | 13 | $350,000 | 8% | 10.50% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 11 | $89,500 | 0% | 11.75% |
| First Western Bank & Trust | 11 | $100,000 | 0% | 8.75% |
What stands out in this market
Reading the figures above against the national picture:
- Loans here run smaller than average. The median of $122,200 is 19% below the $150,000 national median. Smaller loans price higher under the SBA spread caps, so budget for a rate above the headline range.
- Startup share is about average, at 26% against 34% nationally.
- No single lender dominates, but the top three made 35% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
- Rates run lower here. The median initial rate of 9.79% is 0.46 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 4.0% is below the 7.1% overall figure, which is part of why lenders compete for it.
Which of them lend to new businesses
Of those loans, 25.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank | 29 | $44,000 | 30% | 10.24% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 18 | $15,000 | 100% | 12.75% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 10 | $50,000 | 26% | 10.50% |
| Highland Bank | 8 | $150,000 | 33% | 9.50% |
| BankVista | 6 | $150,000 | 40% | 9.25% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 5 | $635,000 | 83% | 8.50% |
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 Minnesota: construction, retail, restaurants and hotels, healthcare, personal services, manufacturing
- Professional Services in comparable states: Arizona, North Carolina, Washington, Maryland, Utah, Virginia