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SBA Lenders in Tennessee

136 SBA lenders have funded 8,622 approved SBA loans for Tennessee businesses.

24 are based in Tennessee; the rest are national or multi-state lenders that actively fund Tennessee businesses.

SBA lenders serving Tennessee

All 136 lenders that fund SBA loans for Tennessee businesses — 24 based in Tennessee, plus national and multi-state lenders. Multi-state listings link to their branch finder for Tennessee.

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Tennessee SBA lender questions

How many SBA lenders serve Tennessee?

136 lenders have funded SBA loans for Tennessee businesses (8,622 approved loans in total) — 24 based in Tennessee, plus national and multi-state lenders that fund Tennessee borrowers. Counts are sourced from SBA loan records by borrower location.

Can I use an SBA lender outside Tennessee?

Yes. SBA loans are federal, so an out-of-state lender can fund your Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

"Best" depends on your loan size and industry, but Google ratings are a fair starting signal. First Horizon Bank currently holds the top rating among Tennessee-based SBA lenders at 4.8 stars. Preferred (PLP) lenders move fastest on approval timelines.

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