Starion Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Top lender in North DakotaOffices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) specialistSmall loan specialistActive lender

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

10

by Starion Bank

Total Volume

$1,429,000

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$115,000

per approval

Recent Activity

2

last 90 days through May 2024

Starion Bank is a lender based in North Dakota with a strong focus on Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). With 10 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $115,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

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

Industry specialist: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

70% of Starion Bank's SBA loans go to just 3 industries: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (50%), Electrical Contractors (10%), All Other Professional (10%). If your business is in one of these sectors, Starion Bank likely understands your industry's economics well — a major advantage during underwriting.

Accelerating SBA activity

Starion Bank's SBA lending is trending up — 6 approvals in the last 6 months vs. 5 in the prior period (+20%). Increasing volume can signal improved capacity and appetite for new borrowers.

Sweet spot: $50K–$150K loans

55% of Starion Bank's SBA loans fall in the $50K–$150K range. Their typical loan (median) is $130,000, with the middle 50% of loans between $100,000 and $175,000. If your loan request is in this range, you may see a faster, smoother process.

Local lender: primarily North Dakota

Starion Bank focuses their SBA lending in 1 state, with 100% in North Dakota. Local lenders often prioritize community relationships and may be easier to work with if you're in their market.

Smaller loan specialist

Starion Bank's median loan of $115,000 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

Starion Bank has 10 SBA 7(a) approvals. Their smaller volume may mean longer processing times, but could also mean more personalized attention for borrowers.

Lending trends for Starion Bank

Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Aug '20Jun '21Jun '22Oct '23May '25

Loan size distribution

Based on 11 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K0 (0%)
$50K–$150K6 (55%)
$150K–$350K4 (36%)
$350K–$1M1 (9%)
$1M–$5M0 (0%)
Over $5M0 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$130,000

25th percentile

$100,000

75th percentile

$175,000

Average

$143,545

Typical range

$100,000
$175,000

States served

Less active
More active

State-by-state lending activity

#StateApprovals
1North Dakota10

Starion Bank by industry

Industry focus

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Starion Bank

MonthBorrowerAmount
2025-05HEA*****CES$150,000
2024-05Ody*****LLC$65,000
2023-10Ab****LLC$50,000
2023-05Dwe*****LLC$100,000
2022-06KSB*****nc.$350,000
2022-01Nic*****LLC$130,000
2021-06Ser*****LLC$175,000
2021-06Act*****LLC$200,000
2021-06Act*****LLC$100,000
2021-02NuV***** PC$100,000
2020-08Ser*****LLC$159,000

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

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