STRONG
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
4,634
2010–2026
Total Volume
$2.3B
Gross loan amounts
States Active
39
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
4632 total segments
Fifth Third Bank has a strong focus on existing businesses, with 56% of their deals serving this segment. This is beneficial for borrowers looking to expand or refinance an established operation.
With an average 7(a) spread of P+1.72%, Fifth Third Bank offers competitive pricing compared to the national median of P+2.75%. This could mean lower overall costs for your loan.
Fifth Third Bank has a diverse portfolio with 13% of their deals in the 504 program, which is slightly below the national average. If you're considering real estate financing, they can accommodate that need, but you might find better options elsewhere.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 590 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
Top 15 of 39 states where Fifth Third Bank has recorded SBA lending activity.
+ 10 more states
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Specialty Trade Contractors
Construction
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Transportation & Warehousing
Transportation & Warehousing
Physician & Dental Offices
Health Care & Social Assistance
Administrative & Waste Services
Administrative & Waste Services
Other Health Practitioners
Health Care & Social Assistance
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for Fifth Third Bank, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 66 | P+2.83% | $57K | Q4 2025 |
| Ohio · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 52 | P+2.06% | $70K | Q4 2025 |
| Michigan · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 52 | P+1.50% | $47K | Q4 2025 |
| Florida · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 46 | P+2.00% | $66K | Q4 2025 |
| Michigan · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 45 | P+1.75% | $70K | Q4 2022 |
| Michigan · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 44 | P+1.57% | $65K | Q4 2025 |
| Illinois · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 37 | P+2.55% | $72K | Q3 2025 |
| Ohio · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 36 | P+1.53% | $64K | Q4 2024 |
| Florida · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 35 | P+2.27% | $66K | Q4 2025 |
| Michigan · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 32 | P+2.00% | $256K | Q3 2025 |
| Ohio · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 32 | P+2.00% | $60K | Q1 2025 |
| Michigan · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 30 | P+1.97% | $242K | Q1 2024 |
| Ohio · Wholesale Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 29 | P+1.45% | $61K | Q1 2023 |
| Ohio · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 28 | P+1.43% | $70K | Q2 2025 |
| Ohio · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 28 | P+3.18% | $53K | Q4 2025 |
| Illinois · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 28 | P+2.44% | $56K | Q3 2025 |
| Michigan · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 26 | P+2.50% | $52K | Q2 2025 |
| Michigan · Administrative & Waste Services · Under $150K | 7(a) | 26 | P+1.76% | $41K | Q2 2024 |
| Ohio · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 26 | P+1.56% | $294K | Q4 2024 |
| Michigan · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 25 | P+1.66% | $64K | Q1 2023 |
| Illinois · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 25 | P+2.00% | $64K | Q1 2025 |
| Illinois · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 25 | P+2.50% | $44K | Q4 2025 |
| Illinois · Wholesale Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 24 | P+2.35% | $58K | Q2 2025 |
| Michigan · Wholesale Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 24 | P+1.51% | $60K | Q2 2025 |
| Florida · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 23 | P+3.32% | $56K | Q4 2025 |
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