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First National Bank OF Omaha: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Top lender in NebraskaSmall loan specialistDiverse industry mixActive lender

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

67

by First National Bank OF Omaha

Total Volume

$22,304,700

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$165,000

per approval

Recent Activity

6

last 90 days through Feb 2025

First National Bank OF Omaha is a regional lender primarily serving Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri lending across 21 different industries. With 67 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $165,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

Key insights derived from First National Bank OF Omaha's SBA 7(a) lending history

Sweet spot: $50K–$150K loans

40% of First National Bank OF Omaha's SBA loans fall in the $50K–$150K range. Their typical loan (median) is $166,800, with the middle 50% of loans between $75,000 and $414,000. If your loan request is in this range, you may see a faster, smoother process.

Regional focus: Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri

First National Bank OF Omaha concentrates their SBA lending in 5 states, with 84% of activity in Nebraska (46%), Colorado (22%), Missouri (15%). Regional lenders often have strong local relationships and may offer more competitive terms in their core markets.

Declining SBA activity

First National Bank OF Omaha's SBA lending has slowed recently — 10 approvals in the last 6 months vs. 15 in the prior period (-33%). This could reflect tighter credit standards, strategic shifts, or seasonal variation.

Smaller loan specialist

First National Bank OF Omaha's median loan of $165,000 is well below the SBA 7(a) average. They appear to specialize in smaller loans — making them a strong option if you need under $300,000 and may face minimum-amount barriers elsewhere.

Smaller SBA program

First National Bank OF Omaha has 67 SBA 7(a) approvals. Their smaller volume may mean longer processing times, but could also mean more personalized attention for borrowers.

Diversified: 21 industries served

First National Bank OF Omaha lends across 21 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.

Lending trends for First National Bank OF Omaha

↑ 39%loan volume YoY
↑ 29%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Aug '21Feb '22May '22Aug '22Feb '23Aug '23Mar '24Nov '24

Loan size distribution

Based on 68 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K4 (6%)
$50K–$150K27 (40%)
$150K–$350K16 (24%)
$350K–$1M17 (25%)
$1M–$5M4 (6%)
Over $5M0 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$166,800

25th percentile

$75,000

75th percentile

$414,000

Average

$330,951

Typical range

$75,000
$414,000

States served

NE31CO15MO10KS7IL4
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State-by-state lending activity

#StateApprovals
1Nebraska31
2Colorado15
3Missouri10
4Kansas7
5Illinois4

First National Bank OF Omaha by industry

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars16 approvalsOffices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologi8 approvalsPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors7 approvalsSupermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores4 approvalsTesting Laboratories4 approvalsFitness and Recreational Sports Centers4 approvalsSpecialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local4 approvalsChild Day Care Services3 approvalsPet Care (except Veterinary) Services3 approvalsAutomotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance2 approvals

Industry focus

#IndustryNAICSApprovals
1Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars72216
2Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologi6218
3Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors2387
4Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores4454
5Testing Laboratories5414
6Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers7134
7Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local4844
8Child Day Care Services6243
9Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services8123
10Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance8112

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by First National Bank OF Omaha

MonthBorrowerAmount
2025-02SDL*****Inc$103,500
2025-02Env*****LLC$50,000
2025-02Cud*****LLC$275,100
2025-02Env*****LLC$350,000
2025-01Ris*****LLC$300,000
2025-01Edi*****LLC$400,000
2024-11Hei*****LLC$100,000
2024-05Res*****LLC$450,000
2024-04Ele*****LLC$2,366,500
2024-03GT *****LLC$180,000
2024-02NoC*****LLC$60,000
2024-02NoC*****LLC$336,600
2023-12Rhe*****LLC$20,000
2023-08Mai*****LLC$50,000
2023-05Hap*****LLC$50,000
2023-05Hap*****LLC$135,000
2023-05Hap*****LLC$135,000
2023-04PIL*****NC.$887,000
2023-04Que*****ore$105,000
2023-04Al'*****LLC$309,300
2023-04Al'*****LLC$65,000
2023-04Al'*****LLC$91,000
2023-02Las*****any$192,000
2023-02Unb*****LLC$300,000
2023-02AI***LLC$50,000
2022-11TEC*****.C.$200,000
2022-10The*****LLC$71,300
2022-08Bec***** PC$50,000
2022-07Noc*****LLC$44,000
2022-06DL *****LLC$423,000
2022-05Exc*****LLC$500,000
2022-05Sti*****nc.$150,000
2022-05Reg*****LLC$450,000
2022-04SCC*****LLC$350,000
2022-04Gra*****LLC$116,800
2022-03Bri*****LLC$165,000
2022-02Blu*****LLC$200,000
2021-12Jer*****LLC$558,000
2021-11Wil*****LLC$490,500
2021-11FEL*****LLC$342,000
2021-08BDN*****LLC$350,000
2021-08Pri*****LLC$541,300
2021-08Jos*****Ltd$700,000
2021-06CUA*****ION$1,965,000
2021-06Tho*****Inc$720,000
2021-06Eve*****nc.$75,000
2021-06Hil*****LLC$414,000
2021-05Sto*****LLC$261,000
2021-03C&**CO.$500,000
2021-03Pur*****nc.$1,024,000

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

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