Citizens Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Nationwide (37 states)Recently activeDiverse industry mix

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

340

by Citizens Bank

Total Volume

$237,288,300

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$472,350

per approval

Recent Activity

20

last 90 days through Dec 2025

Citizens Bank is a national lender active across 37 states lending across 39 different industries. With 340 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $472,350, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

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

Sweet spot: $350K–$1M loans

56% of Citizens Bank's SBA loans fall in the $350K–$1M range. Their typical loan (median) is $475,000, with the middle 50% of loans between $326,000 and $675,000. If your loan request is in this range, you may see a faster, smoother process.

Declining SBA activity

Citizens Bank's SBA lending has slowed recently β€” 26 approvals in the last 6 months vs. 45 in the prior period (-42%). This could reflect tighter credit standards, strategic shifts, or seasonal variation.

Active SBA participant

Citizens Bank has 340 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 (37 states)

Citizens Bank has funded SBA loans in 37 states, giving them broad geographic coverage. Their highest concentration is in Florida (12% of loans). National lenders typically accept applications from anywhere in the U.S.

Diversified: 39 industries served

Citizens Bank lends across 39 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 Citizens Bank

↓ 5%loan volume YoY
↓ 0%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Aug '23Dec '23Mar '24Jun '24Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25

Loan size distribution

Based on 357 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K1 (0%)
$50K–$150K7 (2%)
$150K–$350K95 (27%)
$350K–$1M200 (56%)
$1M–$5M53 (15%)
Over $5M1 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$475,000

25th percentile

$326,000

75th percentile

$675,000

Average

$684,420

Typical range

$326,000
$675,000

States served

State-by-state lending activity

#StateApprovals
1Florida40
2Texas39
3North Carolina28
4California27
5Georgia25
6Colorado14
7Arizona12
8Wisconsin12
9Utah11
10South Carolina11
11Louisiana11
12Illinois11
13Washington10
14Virginia10
15Michigan9
16Tennessee9
17New York8
18New Jersey7
19Indiana7
20Ohio6
21Missouri6
22Maryland4
23Nevada4
24Oregon3
25Idaho2

Citizens Bank by industry

Industry focus

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Citizens Bank

MonthBorrowerAmount
2025-12ADW*****LLC$613,000
2025-11RTR*****LLC$396,200
2025-11Mas*****LLC$253,000
2025-11RBP*****LLC$339,300
2025-11ZUB****ORP$2,719,400
2025-11528*****LLC$800,700
2025-08Hou*****nc.$423,500
2025-08The*****LLC$350,000
2025-08BON*****LLC$426,000
2025-08San*****Inc$291,200
2025-08New***** Co$1,780,800
2025-08Shr*****LLC$656,600
2025-08N. *****LLC$1,201,500
2025-08MAC*****ORP$869,000
2025-08TAY*****NC.$606,000
2025-08Dor*****LLC$481,400
2025-07Par*****LLC$1,059,000
2025-06Tre*****LLC$427,900
2025-06Pea*****Inc$500,000
2025-06AGA*****LLC$3,774,600
2025-05CRE*****NC.$1,177,000
2025-05J2G*****LLC$431,000
2025-05Vic*****LLC$450,200
2025-05Rea*****LLC$500,000
2025-05Coo*****.C.$500,000
2025-05Gal*****LLC$298,000
2025-04HKP*****LLC$603,200
2025-04Bri*****LLC$400,000
2025-03G G*****LLC$753,800
2025-03Hum*****LLC$358,800
2025-03Wen*****LLC$464,800
2025-03XIM*****LLC$500,000
2025-03Tri*****Inc$2,705,000
2025-03RZS*****LLC$500,000
2025-03SAM*****LLC$437,000
2025-03AJG*****LLC$302,400
2025-03The*****LLC$500,000
2025-03Ble*****LLC$682,500
2025-03KD***LLC$445,900
2025-03Bou*****LLC$450,000
2025-03Mad*****LLC$350,000
2025-03Swe*****ion$598,500
2025-03Ris*****LLC$489,100
2025-02KIN*****AVE$1,526,500
2025-02Two*****LLC$498,600
2025-02Zak*****nc.$673,000
2025-02A&A*****nc.$500,000
2025-02ADJ*****LLC$250,000
2025-02Ame*****LLC$384,000
2025-02Atw*****LLC$500,000

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

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