Citizens National Bank of Meridian approved 81 SBA loans worth $21.1M between October 2021 and June 2026, ranking #416 of 2,283 SBA lenders nationally by loan count. Its median loan was $149,800, and 60% went to startups or businesses under two years old. It lent in 5 states, most often in Mississippi, and its most financed industry was restaurants and hotels.
| State | Loans | Approved | Median loan | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | $10.9M | $149,800 | #14 |
| Tennessee | 20 | $4.7M | $141,700 | #31 |
| Alabama | 13 | $2.6M | $149,900 | #40 |
| Louisiana | 7 | $2.1M | $172,400 | #54 |
| Arkansas | 4 | $676K | $176,150 | #50 |
| Industry | Loans | Share | Median loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and hotels | 20 | $104,950 | |
| Other services (repair, personal care) | 10 | $332,600 | |
| Retail | 10 | $230,850 | |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | $93,800 | |
| Professional and technical services | 5 | $150,000 | |
| Construction | 5 | $149,900 | |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | $149,350 | |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 4 | $465,300 | |
| Manufacturing | 3 | $225,200 | |
| Administrative and support services | 3 | $250,800 |