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SBA lenders in Ottumwa, IA

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans to businesses in Ottumwa (Wapello County), October 2021 to June 30, 2026 · Updated October 15, 2026
25
SBA loans approved
$11.1M
Total approved
$173,900
Median loan
12
Lenders active
40%
To startups

25 SBA loans worth $11.1M went to businesses in Ottumwa, IA between October 2021 and June 2026, from 12 lenders. Community 1st CU made the most, 7 loans. The median loan was $173,900, compared with $200,000 across Iowa, and health care and social assistance was the most financed industry.

Most active SBA lenders in Ottumwa

#LenderLoansApprovedMedian loanTo startups
1Community 1st CU
Credit union · Ottumwa, IA
7$541K$61,50043%
2South Ottumwa Savings Bank
Bank · Ottumwa, IA
3$849K$286,50033%
3U.S. Bank
Bank · Cincinnati, OH
3$65K$25,00033%
4First Internet Bank of Indiana
Bank · Fishers, IN
2$3.2M$1,585,000100%
5Huntington National Bank
Bank · Columbus, OH
2$1.5M$733,4000%
6Iowa Business Growth
Certified development company · Johnston, IA
2$723K$361,50050%
7Shoreham Bank
Bank · Warwick, RI
1$2.5M$2,517,000100%
8Mechanics and Farmers Bank
Bank · Durham, NC
1$596K$596,0000%
9Newtek Bank
Bank · Miami, FL
1$525K$525,0000%
10Nicolet National Bank
Bank · Green Bay, WI
1$425K$425,0000%
11Iowa State Bank and Trust Company of Fairfield, Iowa
Bank · Fairfield, IA
1$174K$173,900100%
12Readycap Lending
Non-bank lender · Berkeley Heights, NJ
1$64K$64,5000%
7(a) and 504 lenders combined, ranked by number of loans to businesses in Ottumwa. For 504 loans the lender shown is the certified development company.

What gets financed in Ottumwa

IndustryLoansShareMedian loanMost active lender
Health care and social assistance5
20%
$500,000Community 1st CU
Construction4
16%
$81,250U.S. Bank
Arts, entertainment and recreation3
12%
$28,800Community 1st CU
Restaurants and hotels3
12%
$286,500Shoreham Bank
Transportation and warehousing2
8%
$60,150Community 1st CU
Retail2
8%
$475,000Nicolet National Bank
Finance and insurance2
8%
$310,500Mechanics and Farmers Bank
Administrative and support services1
4%
$167,500South Ottumwa Savings Bank
Loan size mix
  • Under $150,00044%
  • $150,000 to $500,00028%
  • $500,000 to $2 million20%
  • $2 million and up8%
Compared with Iowa
Median loan, Ottumwa
$173,900
Median loan, Iowa
$200,000
Startup share, Ottumwa
40%
Startup share, Iowa
41%
Share of state's SBA loans
1.2%

SBA loans per fiscal year in Ottumwa

03710FY14: 3 loansFY14FY15: 3 loansFY15FY16: 4 loansFY16FY17: 3 loansFY17FY18: 4 loansFY18FY19: 1 loansFY19FY20: 1 loansFY20FY21: 2 loansFY21FY22: 6 loansFY22FY23: 8 loansFY23FY24: 9 loansFY249FY25FY26 (Oct to Jun): 2 loansFY262
Fiscal year runs October to September. Fiscal 2026 covers October 2025 to June 2026 only.
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.