First National Bank of Fort Smith: SBA lending profile

The First National Bank of Fort Smith · SBA 7(a) loans, October 2021 to June 30, 2026 · Updated October 15, 2026 · Lender website

SBA loans approved

$3.7M

Total approved

$100,000

Median loan

States lent in

62%

To startups

#974

National rank by loans

First National Bank of Fort Smith approved 16 SBA loans worth $3.7M between October 2021 and June 2026, ranking #974 of 2,283 SBA lenders nationally by loan count. Its median loan was $100,000, and 62% went to startups or businesses under two years old. It lent in 2 states, most often in Arkansas, and its most financed industry was retail.

SBA loans per fiscal year

Fiscal year runs October to September. Fiscal 2026 covers October 2025 to June 2026 only.

Where First National Bank of Fort Smith lends

State	Loans	Approved	Median loan	Rank in state
Arkansas	13	$2.9M	$53,000	#25
Oklahoma	3	$838K	$263,500	#109

Industries First National Bank of Fort Smith finances

Industry	Loans	Share	Median loan
Retail	4	25%	$356,750
Administrative and support services	2	12%	$100,000
Construction	2	12%	$862,500
Arts, entertainment and recreation	2	12%	$128,000
Manufacturing	2	12%	$36,500
Other services (repair, personal care)	2	12%	$15,000
Professional and technical services	1	6%	$50,000
Restaurants and hotels	1	6%	$136,800

Loan size mix

Under $150,00062%
$150,000 to $500,00031%
$500,000 to $2 million6%
$2 million and up0%

Loan programs used

SBA Express69%
Standard 7(a)19%
Preferred Lender (PLP)12%

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Data from the U.S. Small Business Administration's public 7(a) and 504 loan records (through June 30, 2026) and FDIC call-report data (quarter ending June 30, 2026). US Lender Metrics is not affiliated with the SBA, FDIC, FFIEC, NCUA or any lender, is not a lender or loan broker, and does not make credit decisions. Information only; not financial, legal or lending advice. © 2026 US Lender Metrics.