Cadence Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Nationwide (49 states)Recently activeDiverse industry mix

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

943

by Cadence Bank

Total Volume

$426,404,800

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$350,000

per approval

Recent Activity

53

last 90 days through Dec 2025

Active SBA Lender

Cadence Bank is a national lender active across 49 states lending across 73 different industries. With 943 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $350,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

Key insights derived from Cadence Bank's SBA 7(a) lending history

Sweet spot: $350K–$1M loans

42% of Cadence Bank's SBA loans fall in the $350K–$1M range. Their typical loan (median) is $350,000, with the middle 50% of loans between $200,000 and $377,000. If your loan request is in this range, you may see a faster, smoother process.

Declining SBA activity

Cadence Bank's SBA lending has slowed recently β€” 69 approvals in the last 6 months vs. 90 in the prior period (-23%). This could reflect tighter credit standards, strategic shifts, or seasonal variation.

Active SBA participant

Cadence Bank has 943 SBA 7(a) approvals on record. While not among the highest-volume lenders, they maintain an active SBA program. Response times and processing experience may vary.

Nationwide reach (49 states)

Cadence Bank has funded SBA loans in 49 states, giving them broad geographic coverage. Their highest concentration is in California (14% of loans). National lenders typically accept applications from anywhere in the U.S.

Diversified: 73 industries served

Cadence Bank lends across 73 different industry sectors with no single industry dominating. This broad experience means they can likely evaluate most business types, though they may not have deep expertise in any specific niche.

Lending trends for Cadence Bank

↓ 18%loan volume YoY
↑ 7%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Oct '23Jan '24Apr '24Jul '24Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25

Loan size distribution

Based on 988 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K1 (0%)
$50K–$150K147 (15%)
$150K–$350K339 (34%)
$350K–$1M414 (42%)
$1M–$5M83 (8%)
Over $5M4 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$350,000

25th percentile

$200,000

75th percentile

$377,000

Average

$447,994

Typical range

$200,000
$377,000

States served

State-by-state lending activity

#StateApprovals
1California136
2Texas135
3Florida88
4Georgia54
5New York47
6Illinois43
7Colorado36
8New Jersey32
9Virginia31
10Alabama29
11Ohio27
12Pennsylvania23
13North Carolina21
14Tennessee20
15Washington17
16Arizona14
17Michigan14
18Nevada14
19Louisiana13
20Utah13
21South Carolina12
22Maryland12
23Mississippi12
24Arkansas11
25Indiana10

Cadence Bank by industry

Industry focus

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Cadence Bank

MonthBorrowerAmount
2025-12PLA*****LLC$1,082,000
2025-11Gig****nc.$300,000
2025-11CAP*****INC$350,000
2025-11AVM*****LLC$150,000
2025-11Pre*****nc.$1,110,000
2025-11EM***INC$350,000
2025-08Kal*****LLC$724,000
2025-08Not*****LLC$345,000
2025-08SB *****LLC$200,000
2025-08Bod*****Inc$200,000
2025-08Lea*****LLC$676,000
2025-08Eup*****Inc$250,000
2025-08FIV*****LLC$350,000
2025-08Mic*****LLC$350,000
2025-08JV *****LLC$350,000
2025-08Ins*****nc.$210,000
2025-08SHA*****LLC$100,000
2025-08Wes*****Inc$335,000
2025-08Fut*****LLC$889,900
2025-08Lin*****nc.$350,000
2025-08RPS*****LLC$200,000
2025-08Abs*****LLC$81,000
2025-08Lev*****LLC$141,700
2025-08Pho*****LLC$350,000
2025-08Atl*****LLC$350,000
2025-08JAN*****LLC$170,000
2025-08Hum*****LLC$1,479,000
2025-08Hum*****LLC$100,000
2025-08KAV*****LLC$1,011,100
2025-08Adv*****LLC$280,000
2025-08KID*****.C.$345,000
2025-08Kev*****nc.$350,000
2025-07YAS*****LLC$3,417,000
2025-07Cla*****LLC$740,000
2025-07MSS*****LLC$650,000
2025-07Red*****LLC$350,000
2025-07Rev*****LLC$332,000
2025-07SAS*****LLC$1,152,600
2025-06Mee*****Inc$350,000
2025-06Ear*****LLC$265,000
2025-06Fox*****LLC$668,400
2025-06PH *****LLC$350,000
2025-06Ame*****LLC$130,000
2025-06Bes*****LLC$350,000
2025-06Pub*****LLC$350,000
2025-06For*****Inc$300,000
2025-06Com*****LLC$115,000
2025-06Aut*****LLC$280,000
2025-06LIG*****INC$115,000
2025-06BON*****LLC$325,000

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

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