Access the Top SBA Lending for Louisiana Small Business
Louisiana State, known for its culture and strategic positioning provides an environment for small business triumph. From the bustling streets of New Orleans to the port cities along the Gulf Coast entrepreneurs encounter opportunities for success. With access to notch SBA lending programs small businesses in Louisiana can obtain financial assistance to fuel their growth and innovation.
Louisiana
The Pelican State
464,681 small businesses
898,863 small business employees
Source: US SBA Office of Advocacy - 2023 Report
Up to $500K Available
8.5% as of 2/2024 | 2 weeks to fund
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Business Dynamic of Louisiana
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 12,364 Louisiana establishments opened and 13,092 closed, for a net decrease of 728. Employment expanded at 28,460 establishments and contracted at 25,299. Small businesses accounted for 11,189 openings and 11,998 closings.
Establishments in Louisiana
Employment in Louisiana
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 12,364 Louisiana establishments opened and 13,092 closed, for a net decrease of 728. Employment expanded at 28,460 establishments and contracted at 25,299. Small businesses accounted for 11,189 openings and 11,998 closings.
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)
Recent News and Successful Deals in Louisiana
Small Business Loans in Louisiana
The Community Reinvestment Act requires large banks to report new small business loans. In 2021, reporting banks issued $1.6 billion in loans to Louisiana businesses with revenues of $1 million or less. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $100,000 or less was $1.7 billion. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $1 million or less was $5.4 billion
New lending to businesses with revenues under $1 million
Source: CRA Aggregate Data (FFIEC)
Industries and Employment of Louisiana's Small Businesses
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)
Business Ownership Share by Demographic in Louisiana
Business Count by Demographic in Louisiana
Total Louisiana Employement by Business Size
Small Business Employment and Payroll by Industry in Louisiana
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)