Fifth Third Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Multi-state (20 states)Recently activeDiverse industry mix

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

231

by Fifth Third Bank

Total Volume

$126,526,300

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$249,000

per approval

Recent Activity

last 90 days through Dec 2025

Fifth Third Bank is a regional lender primarily serving Florida, Ohio, Illinois lending across 45 different industries. With 231 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $249,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

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

Regional focus: Florida, Ohio, Illinois

Fifth Third Bank concentrates their SBA lending in 20 states, with 57% of activity in Florida (20%), Ohio (19%), Illinois (17%). Regional lenders often have strong local relationships and may offer more competitive terms in their core markets.

Declining SBA activity

Fifth Third Bank's SBA lending has slowed recently — 20 approvals in the last 6 months vs. 38 in the prior period (-47%). This could reflect tighter credit standards, strategic shifts, or seasonal variation.

Active SBA participant

Fifth Third Bank has 231 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.

Typical loan: $255,000

Fifth Third Bank's median SBA loan is $255,000, with the middle 50% between $80,000 and $700,000. They handle a range of loan sizes without strong concentration in any single band.

Diversified: 45 industries served

Fifth Third Bank lends across 45 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 Fifth Third Bank

↓ 6%loan volume YoY

↓ 23%dollar volume YoY

Total loaned ($)

Median loan size

Loan size distribution

Based on 240 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K34 (14%)

$50K–$150K67 (28%)

$150K–$350K35 (15%)

$350K–$1M64 (27%)

$1M–$5M39 (16%)

Over $5M1 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$255,000

25th percentile

$80,000

75th percentile

$700,000

Average

$551,706

Typical range

$80,000

$700,000

States served

FL47 OH45 IL40 MI27 IN19 NC18 KY11 GA5 CA3 TN3 AZ2 TX2 WI2 LA1 NY1 SC1 ID1 MN1 NJ1 PA1

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State-by-state lending activity

#	State	Approvals	Median Size
1	Florida	47	$409,600
2	Ohio	45	$1,046,250
3	Illinois	40	$82,000
4	Michigan	27	$277,150
5	Indiana	19	$203,800
6	North Carolina	18	$83,000
7	Kentucky	11	$50,000
8	Georgia	5	$697,700
9	California	3	$1,014,300
10	Tennessee	3	$1,869,000
11	Arizona	2	$979,150
12	Texas	2	$1,580,750
13	Wisconsin	2	$350,000
14	Louisiana	1	$3,410,000
15	New York	1	$1,867,000
16	South Carolina	1	$3,102,000
17	Idaho	1	$862,500
18	Minnesota	1	$2,485,000
19	New Jersey	1	$663,600
20	Pennsylvania	1	$490,200

Fifth Third Bank by industry

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)27 approvals Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars26 approvals Veterinary Services21 approvals Tile and Terrazzo Contractors18 approvals Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local14 approvals Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)12 approvals Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance10 approvals Other Personal Care Services8 approvals Fruit and Vegetable Markets8 approvals Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Sta7 approvals

Industry focus

#	Industry	NAICS	Approvals
1	Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)	621	27
2	Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	722	26
3	Veterinary Services	541	21
4	Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	238	18
5	Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local	484	14
6	Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)	561	12
7	Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance	811	10
8	Other Personal Care Services	812	8
9	Fruit and Vegetable Markets	445	8
10	Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Sta	424	7

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Fifth Third Bank

Month	Borrower	Location	Industry	Amount
2025-12	GRE*****NC.	CHICAGO, IL	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$100,000
2025-11	AME*****NC.	CARPENTERSVILLE, IL	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$90,000
2025-11	FAS*****LLC	LOS ANGELES, CA	—	$270,000
2025-11	FAS*****LLC	LOS ANGELES, CA	—	$1,758,600
2025-08	ISA*****ORP	MANHATTAN, IL	Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	$100,000
2025-08	Jas*****Inc	SOUTHERN PINES, NC	Full-Service Restaurants	$100,000
2025-08	VGI*****LLC	CARY, NC	School and Employee Bus Transportation	$100,000
2025-08	KEN*****LLC	DUNEDIN, FL	—	$50,000
2025-08	The*****LLC	CHARLOTTE, NC	Offices of Lawyers	$15,000
2025-08	Piz*****LLC	NAPLES, FL	Limited-Service Restaurants	$591,000
2025-08	Cle*****LLC	LAKEVIEW, MI	Marketing Consulting Services	$2,483,600
2025-07	QTS*****LLC	CHARLOTTE, NC	Environmental Consulting Services	$100,000
2025-06	LUG*****LLC	NAPLES, FL	Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance	$20,000
2025-05	Hil*****LLC	BEDFORD, IN	Veterinary Services	$2,100,000
2025-05	RAW*****NC.	SCHAUMBURG, IL	General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers	$28,000
2025-05	ORM*****LLC	DAYTON, OH	Roofing Contractors	$25,000
2025-05	Sus*****LLC	PRINCETON, IN	Full-Service Restaurants	$90,000
2025-05	Spa*****LLC	REIDSVILLE, NC	Veterinary Services	$715,000
2025-05	Tru*****LLC	SCHERTZ, TX	Offices of Dentists	$2,385,000
2025-05	B&H*****LLC	TOMBALL, TX	Veterinary Services	$2,200,000
2025-04	Pro*****LLC	SHREVEPORT, LA	Veterinary Services	$3,410,000
2025-03	Ale*****LLC	FORT MYERS, FL	Offices of Dentists	$700,500
2025-03	KIN*****LLC	CINCINNATI, OH	Landscaping Services	$50,000
2025-03	IFI*****LLC	CORAL GABLES, FL	Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers	$100,000
2025-03	Jos*****LLC	HOUSTON, TX	Offices of Dentists	$776,500
2025-03	Lin*****.C.	OAK LAWN, IL	Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)	$100,000
2025-03	Esp*****LLC	SARASOTA, FL	Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance	$100,000
2025-03	The*****LLC	CHICAGO, IL	General Warehousing and Storage	$500,000
2025-03	D&D*****LLC	CARMEL, IN	Full-Service Restaurants	$150,000
2025-03	Act*****nc.	SKOKIE, IL	Materials Recovery Facilities	$20,000
2025-02	Sta*****LLC	ELMHURST, IL	All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	$80,000
2025-02	Fry*****LLC	TOLEDO, OH	Roofing Contractors	$50,000
2025-02	A P*****LLC	ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL	Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)	$3,000,000
2025-02	SWF*****LLC	CORAL SPRINGS, FL	Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	$700,000
2025-02	ALL*****LLC	CLEVELAND, OH	General Warehousing and Storage	$305,500
2025-02	Den*****LLC	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$98,000
2025-02	Ell*****LLC	ROSEVILLE, MI	Fine Arts Schools	$500,000
2025-02	Cob*****nc.	ANDERSON, IN	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	$50,000
2025-02	Wha*****LLC	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	Home Health Care Services	$24,000
2025-01	Woo*****.C.	CLOQUET, MN	Offices of Dentists	$2,485,000
2025-01	Ark*****ion	DUBLIN, OH	Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings	$10,000
2025-01	The*****nc.	DANVILLE, CA	Veterinary Services	$997,000
2025-01	THE*****LLC	CHARLOTTE, NC	Residential Property Managers	$50,000
2025-01	Whi*****LLC	OWENSBORO, KY	Full-Service Restaurants	$1,920,000
2025-01	MOJ*****LLC	NAPLES, FL	Full-Service Restaurants	$90,000
2025-01	J L*****nc.	MONROE, NC	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$20,000
2025-01	Nex*****LTD	GLEN ELLYN, IL	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	$100,000
2025-01	Ort*****LLC	FLORENCE, KY	Residential Remodelers	$75,000
2025-01	Emi*****ing	NAPLES, FL	General Freight Trucking, Local	$40,000
2024-12	Was*****LLC	WOOD DALE, IL	Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing	$150,000

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

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