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SBA Lenders in South Carolina

114 SBA lenders have funded 8,168 approved SBA loans for South Carolina businesses.

14 are based in South Carolina; the rest are national or multi-state lenders that actively fund South Carolina businesses.

SBA lenders serving South Carolina

All 114 lenders that fund SBA loans for South Carolina businesses — 14 based in South Carolina, plus national and multi-state lenders. Multi-state listings link to their branch finder for South Carolina.

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South Carolina SBA lender questions

How many SBA lenders serve South Carolina?

114 lenders have funded SBA loans for South Carolina businesses (8,168 approved loans in total) — 14 based in South Carolina, plus national and multi-state lenders that fund South Carolina borrowers. Counts are sourced from SBA loan records by borrower location.

Can I use an SBA lender outside South Carolina?

Yes. SBA loans are federal, so an out-of-state lender can fund your South Carolina business. National SBA lenders like Live Oak Bank and Newtek lend in all 50 states. A local lender still helps when the deal needs site visits or local market knowledge.

Who is the best SBA lender in South Carolina?

"Best" depends on your loan size and industry, but Google ratings are a fair starting signal. Coastal States Bank currently holds the top rating among South Carolina-based SBA lenders at 4.7 stars. Preferred (PLP) lenders move fastest on approval timelines.

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