Lending data
Who actually lends to retail businesses in Michigan?
1,006 SBA 7(a) loans went to retail businesses in Michigan recently, at a median of $182,500. Here are the lenders that made them, ranked.
1,006 SBA 7(a) loans went to retail businesses in Michigan in the most recent fiscal years. The median was $182,500 over 10 years. The most active lender was The Huntington National Bank, with 404 loans.
What lending to retail businesses in Michigan 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 | Retail, Michigan | All 7(a) borrowers |
|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 1,006 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $182,500 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $591,550 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.00% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 32.1% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 cohort | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to retail businesses in Michigan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 404 | $50,000 | 35% | 10.25% |
| Fifth Third Bank | 70 | $250,000 | 17% | 9.50% |
| First Internet Bank of Indiana | 52 | $1,218,500 | 58% | 10.50% |
| United FCU | 24 | $1,054,500 | 4% | 9.50% |
| ChoiceOne Bank | 23 | $400,000 | 30% | 8.75% |
| Newtek Bank | 23 | $185,000 | 22% | 11.25% |
| Northeast Bank | 22 | $150,000 | 4% | 10.75% |
| Celtic Bank Corporation | 20 | $150,000 | 10% | 10.25% |
| Old National Bank | 20 | $538,550 | 30% | 8.88% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | 18 | $200,000 | 28% | 10.37% |
What stands out in this market
Reading the figures above against the national picture:
- Loans here run larger than average. The median of $182,500 is 22% 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 32% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. The Huntington National Bank alone made 40% of these loans, and the top three made 52%. 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.
Which of them lend to new businesses
Of those loans, 32.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 140 | $50,000 | 35% | 10.25% |
| First Internet Bank of Indiana | 30 | $1,218,500 | 58% | 10.50% |
| Fifth Third Bank | 12 | $250,000 | 17% | 9.50% |
| United Midwest Savings Bank | 9 | $150,000 | 100% | 10.75% |
| ChoiceOne Bank | 7 | $400,000 | 30% | 8.75% |
| KeyBank | 7 | $300,000 | 78% | 10.50% |
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 Michigan: construction, restaurants and hotels, personal services, healthcare, trucking, professional services
- Retail in comparable states: Ohio, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Colorado