GOOD
How competitive are their spreads? Lower = better for you.
STRONG
Total SBA loans closed. More deals = more experience.
GOOD
How many industries do they lend in? More = flexible.
STRONG
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
11,503
2010–2026
Total Volume
$5.6B
Gross loan amounts
States Active
49
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
11502 total segments
Columbia Bank has a strong focus on existing businesses, with 81% of their SBA deals serving this segment. This makes them a great choice if you're looking to acquire or expand an established business.
With an average deal size of $487,256, Columbia Bank is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses. If your financing needs fall within this range, you may find them to be a good fit.
Columbia Bank's 7(a) loan spread of P+2.95% is slightly above the national median of P+2.75%. While they are competitive, be prepared for slightly higher costs compared to some other lenders.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 939 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
Top 15 of 49 states where Columbia Bank has recorded SBA lending activity.
+ 10 more states
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Specialty Trade Contractors
Construction
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Administrative & Waste Services
Administrative & Waste Services
Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation & Food Services
Other Health Practitioners
Health Care & Social Assistance
Transportation & Warehousing
Transportation & Warehousing
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for Columbia Bank, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 162 | P+2.75% | $35K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 154 | P+2.75% | $43K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 149 | P+3.00% | $42K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 140 | P+2.50% | $34K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 128 | P+2.75% | $57K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Building Construction · Under $150K | 7(a) | 100 | P+2.75% | $32K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 99 | P+2.75% | $40K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 92 | P+2.75% | $38K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 91 | P+2.50% | $35K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 91 | P+2.75% | $41K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Gas Stations · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 89 | P+2.75% | $759K | Q2 2021 |
| Washington · Building Construction · Under $150K | 7(a) | 87 | P+5.00% | $36K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 78 | P+2.63% | $36K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Food & Beverage Stores · Under $150K | 7(a) | 75 | P+2.75% | $45K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 68 | P+2.75% | $707K | Q4 2023 |
| California · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 67 | P+3.75% | $68K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 67 | P+2.50% | $263K | Q4 2024 |
| Washington · Auto Repair & Maintenance · Under $150K | 7(a) | 67 | P+2.80% | $40K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 66 | P+3.88% | $62K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 65 | P+2.75% | $263K | Q3 2024 |
| Oregon · Agriculture & Forestry · Under $150K | 7(a) | 65 | P+2.50% | $35K | Q4 2025 |
| California · Gas Stations · $1M – $2M | 7(a) | 65 | P+2.25% | $1.5M | Q2 2021 |
| Washington · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 64 | P+2.75% | $50K | Q4 2025 |
| Oregon · Auto Repair & Maintenance · Under $150K | 7(a) | 64 | P+4.25% | $35K | Q4 2025 |
| Washington · Nursing & Residential Care · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 61 | P+1.75% | $744K | Q3 2025 |
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