Citizens First Bank approved 27 SBA loans worth $6.4M between October 2021 and June 2026, ranking #774 of 2,283 SBA lenders nationally by loan count. Its median loan was $157,500, and 52% went to startups or businesses under two years old. It lent in 3 states, most often in Iowa, and its most financed industry was restaurants and hotels.
| State | Loans | Approved | Median loan | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 19 | $3.2M | $160,000 | #31 |
| Illinois | 7 | $3.1M | $157,500 | #127 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $135K | $135,000 | #160 |
| Industry | Loans | Share | Median loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and hotels | 6 | $154,350 | |
| Construction | 5 | $170,000 | |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | $180,000 | |
| Wholesale trade | 2 | $1,067,500 | |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 2 | $206,500 | |
| Other services (repair, personal care) | 2 | $66,500 | |
| Finance and insurance | 2 | $342,500 | |
| Retail | 2 | $136,250 | |
| Administrative and support services | 1 | $250,000 | |
| Real estate and rental | 1 | $117,000 |