SBA Loans for Iron Ore Mining: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 212

NAICS 212 covers iron ore mining businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

34

for Iron Ore Mining

Median Loan Size

$200,000

per approval

Recent Activity

1

last 90 days through Jun 2025

NAICS 212 covers iron ore mining businesses. This is a smaller category in SBA 7(a) lending with 34 approvals on record and a median loan size of $200,000.

Key trends & insights

  • SBA lending to iron ore mining businesses grew 35% year-over-year — from 26 to 35 approvals.
  • Total SBA dollars flowing into this industry increased by 129% year-over-year, reaching $24,628,200 in the trailing 12 months.
  • Northeast Bank leads this industry with 16 approvals (21% market share) and a median loan of $150,000.
  • The typical loan size for iron ore mining has increased 171% — average median moving from $320,208 to $867,092.
  • Iron Ore Mining loans skew smaller than the SBA average at $200,000 median (vs. ~$450,000 overall) — good news if you need a smaller amount and want to avoid lenders with high minimums.

Lending trends for Iron Ore Mining

35%loan volume YoY
129%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Apr '23Aug '23Nov '23May '24Sep '24Dec '24Mar '25Jun '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
116$150,000
25$25,000
35$200,000
44$650,000
54$2,222,500
64$50,000
74$3,346,000
84$267,200
93$50,000
103$603,000
113$150,000
123$200,000
133$125,000
142$51,000
152$5,000,000
162$300,000
172$2,949,000
182$100,000
192$233,000
202$1,660,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Iron Ore Mining

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-09Celtic Bank CorporationBRI*****INC$150,000
2025-07Lewis & Clark BankTee*****Inc$5,000,000
2025-06U.S. Bank, National AssociationFLA*****LLC$100,000
2025-05Northeast BankOce*****Inc$500,000
2025-05Ent CUGra*****LLC$2,650,000
2025-04Northeast BankGal*****ing$250,000
2025-03Banesco USASta*****LLC$2,949,000
2025-03Newtek Bank, National AssociationTho*****LLC$105,000
2025-03Lendistry SBLC, LLCD. *****LLC$300,000
2025-03Northeast BankNew*****LLC$150,000
2025-03Northeast BankWil*****Inc$150,000
2025-03U.S. Bank, National AssociationDAR*****LLC$32,500
2025-02Northeast BankAva*****LLC$79,400
2025-02Meredith Village Savings BankSNO*****LLC$100,000
2025-02Newtek Bank, National AssociationKAM*****INC$650,000
2025-02Newtek Bank, National AssociationGra*****LLC$2,400,000
2025-02Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanySal*****vel$15,000
2025-01Northeast BankWIL*****NC.$297,900
2025-01Northeast BankTIN*****LLC$130,600
2025-01Northeast BankEmp*****Inc$150,000
2025-01Northeast BankW V*****orp$40,300
2025-01Northeast BankGER*****LLC$50,000
2024-12Lendistry SBLC, LLCMG *****NC.$300,000
2024-12Bank Five NineKCG*****LLC$454,000
2024-12Northeast BankNew*****LLC$150,000

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

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1Minnesota3
2Arizona2
3Connecticut2
4Florida2
5Louisiana2
6Oregon2
7Pennsylvania2
8Texas2
9Wisconsin2
10Washington1
11Maryland1
12California1
13New Hampshire1
14New York1
15Ohio1
16Oklahoma1
17Utah1
18Colorado1
19Virginia1
20Puerto Rico1
21Idaho1
22Illinois1
23Indiana1
24Kentucky1

SBA loans for Iron Ore Mining by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Iron Ore Mining

Who are the top SBA lenders for Iron Ore Mining?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Iron Ore Mining (NAICS 212) include Northeast Bank, U.s. Bank, National Association, Keybank, National Association, and 17 more. Northeast Bank leads with 16 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Iron Ore Mining?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Iron Ore Mining businesses is $200,000, based on 34 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Iron Ore Mining?

Minnesota leads with 3 SBA 7(a) approvals for Iron Ore Mining, followed by Arizona (2) and Connecticut (2).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my iron ore mining business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 212. You can also use the MyLenderPilot Lender Fit Quiz to get a personalized ranking based on your state, loan size, and years in business.

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