Fifth Third Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Multi-state (20 states)Recently activeDiverse industry mix

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

231

by Fifth Third Bank

Total Volume

$126,526,300

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$249,000

per approval

Recent Activity

last 90 days through Dec 2025

Fifth Third Bank is a regional lender primarily serving Florida, Ohio, Illinois lending across 45 different industries. With 231 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $249,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

Key insights derived from Fifth Third Bank's SBA 7(a) lending history

Regional focus: Florida, Ohio, Illinois

Fifth Third Bank concentrates their SBA lending in 20 states, with 57% of activity in Florida (20%), Ohio (19%), Illinois (17%). Regional lenders often have strong local relationships and may offer more competitive terms in their core markets.

Active SBA participant

Fifth Third Bank has 231 SBA 7(a) approvals on record. While not among the highest-volume lenders, they maintain an active SBA program. Response times and processing experience may vary.

Typical loan: $250,000

Fifth Third Bank's median SBA loan is $250,000, with the middle 50% between $75,000 and $700,000. They handle a range of loan sizes without strong concentration in any single band.

Diversified: 45 industries served

Fifth Third Bank lends across 45 different industry sectors with no single industry dominating. This broad experience means they can likely evaluate most business types, though they may not have deep expertise in any specific niche.

Steady lending pace

Fifth Third Bank's SBA activity has been relatively stable, with 96 approvals in the last 6 months. Consistent volume suggests a reliable, ongoing SBA program without major disruptions.

Lending trends for Fifth Third Bank

↑ 18%loan volume YoY

↑ 23%dollar volume YoY

Total loaned ($)

Median loan size

Loan size distribution

Based on 829 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K132 (16%)

$50K–$150K232 (28%)

$150K–$350K107 (13%)

$350K–$1M204 (25%)

$1M–$5M148 (18%)

Over $5M6 (1%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$250,000

25th percentile

$75,000

75th percentile

$700,000

Average

$595,315

Typical range

$75,000

$700,000

States served

FL47 OH45 IL40 MI27 IN19 NC18 KY11 GA5 CA3 TN3 AZ2 TX2 WI2 LA1 NY1 SC1 ID1 MN1 NJ1 PA1

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State-by-state lending activity

#	State	Approvals	Median Size
1	Florida	47	$409,600
2	Ohio	45	$1,046,250
3	Illinois	40	$82,000
4	Michigan	27	$277,150
5	Indiana	19	$203,800
6	North Carolina	18	$83,000
7	Kentucky	11	$50,000
8	Georgia	5	$697,700
9	California	3	$1,014,300
10	Tennessee	3	$1,869,000
11	Arizona	2	$979,150
12	Texas	2	$1,580,750
13	Wisconsin	2	$350,000
14	Louisiana	1	$3,410,000
15	New York	1	$1,867,000
16	South Carolina	1	$3,102,000
17	Idaho	1	$862,500
18	Minnesota	1	$2,485,000
19	New Jersey	1	$663,600
20	Pennsylvania	1	$490,200

Fifth Third Bank by industry

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)27 approvals Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars26 approvals Veterinary Services21 approvals Tile and Terrazzo Contractors18 approvals Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local14 approvals Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)12 approvals Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance10 approvals Other Personal Care Services8 approvals Fruit and Vegetable Markets8 approvals Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Sta7 approvals

Industry focus

#	Industry	NAICS	Approvals
1	Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)	621	27
2	Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars	722	26
3	Veterinary Services	541	21
4	Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	238	18
5	Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local	484	14
6	Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)	561	12
7	Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance	811	10
8	Other Personal Care Services	812	8
9	Fruit and Vegetable Markets	445	8
10	Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Sta	424	7

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Fifth Third Bank

Month	Borrower	Location	Industry	Amount
2025-12	Zac*****LLC	MOUNT JULIET, TN	Offices of Dentists	$2,015,000
2025-12	Pea*****LLC	RALEIGH, NC	Offices of Chiropractors	$70,000
2025-12	Jac*****nc.	MONTEREY, CA	Offices of Dentists	$1,880,400
2025-12	RNP*****LLC	MACOMB, MI	Roofing Contractors	$100,000
2025-12	Wil*****LLC	HENDERSON, KY	Veterinary Services	$2,675,000
2025-12	PAM*****LLC	NEWBURGH, IN	Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services	$15,000
2025-12	Lat*****Inc	LARGO, FL	Full-Service Restaurants	$50,000
2025-12	Noo*****LC.	LAKE FOREST PARK, WA	Offices of Dentists	$1,422,000
2025-12	Foo*****LLC	LINCOLNTON, NC	Office Administrative Services	$35,000
2025-12	Rep*****LLC	FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH	Roofing Contractors	$85,000
2025-12	Foo*****LLC	LINCOLNTON, NC	Office Administrative Services	$377,500
2025-12	GRE*****NC.	CHICAGO, IL	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$100,000
2025-12	The*****LLC	FLORENCE, SC	Veterinary Services	$1,383,500
2025-12	Mat*****LLC	FAYETTEVILLE, AR	Veterinary Services	$2,800,000
2025-12	Pin*****LLC	MONROE, NC	General Automotive Repair	$963,000
2025-12	Pin*****LLC	MONROE, NC	General Automotive Repair	$100,000
2025-12	COR*****LLC	CLEVELAND, OH	Offices of Dentists	$4,550,000
2025-12	HAS*****LLC	AURORA, IL	Home Health Care Services	$12,000
2025-12	COL*****LLC	YORKVILLE, IL	All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing	$1,025,000
2025-11	The*****.A.	West Windsor, NJ	Veterinary Services	$1,266,700
2025-11	E&O*****LLC	LAND O LAKES, FL	Limited-Service Restaurants	$458,000
2025-11	UAP*****nc.	BERKLEY, MI	Full-Service Restaurants	$100,000
2025-11	AJ *****.C.	GREENWOOD, IN	General Freight Trucking, Local	$42,000
2025-11	TRI*****LLC	CINCINNATI, OH	General Automotive Repair	$512,000
2025-11	Ide*****Inc	NAPLES, FL	Drywall and Insulation Contractors	$100,000
2025-11	Pro*****LLC	RALEIGH, NC	—	$100,000
2025-11	PEP*****NC.	SAINT PETERSBURG, FL	Limited-Service Restaurants	$40,000
2025-11	Sta*****LLC	GRAND RAPIDS, MI	Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers	$538,000
2025-11	APE*****LLC	TRENTON, MI	Offices of Dentists	$2,587,000
2025-11	AME*****NC.	CARPENTERSVILLE, IL	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$90,000
2025-11	FAS*****LLC	LOS ANGELES, CA	—	$270,000
2025-11	FAS*****LLC	LOS ANGELES, CA	—	$1,758,600
2025-11	Eve*****LLC	CUMMING, GA	Veterinary Services	$2,550,500
2025-11	Ari*****nc.	CHICAGO, IL	Limousine Service	$38,000
2025-11	Dee*****LLC	KYLE, TX	Veterinary Services	$3,597,000
2025-11	Cro*****LLC	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$99,000
2025-11	COL*****LLC	COLUMBUS, OH	General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Truckload	$20,000
2025-11	SHO*****LLC	EASTLAKE, OH	Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	$100,000
2025-11	L&N*****LLC	BYRON, GA	Limited-Service Restaurants	$425,000
2025-11	Str*****ion	HICKORY HILLS, IL	General Freight Trucking, Local	$34,000
2025-11	CRO*****LLC	PRINEVILLE, OR	Veterinary Services	$2,027,000
2025-11	ETE*****LLC	FOWLER, IN	Funeral Homes and Funeral Services	$2,307,900
2025-11	Pie*****ing	MCHENRY, IL	General Freight Trucking, Local	$50,000
2025-11	PEP*****NC.	SAINT PETERSBURG, FL	Limited-Service Restaurants	$40,000
2025-11	Q T*****INC	ORLAND PARK, IL	Motor Vehicle Towing	$82,000
2025-11	Set*****nc.	BELLEVUE, WA	Child Day Care Services	$4,450,000
2025-11	Cor*****LLC	WAVERLY, OH	Offices of Dentists	$3,035,000
2025-09	G1 *****LLC	ESTERO, FL	—	$683,500
2025-09	Ell*****LLC	COLUMBUS, OH	—	$110,000
2025-09	Ced*****LLC	OOLTEWAH, TN	Offices of Dentists	$672,000

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

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