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.
FAIR
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
1,363
2010–2026
Total Volume
$761M
Gross loan amounts
States Active
17
With recorded loans
Programs
7(a) & 504
1361 total segments
Hancock Whitney Bank has a strong focus on startups, with 49% of their deals going to new businesses. This is significantly higher than the national average, making them a good option for first-time borrowers.
With an average 7(a) spread of P+2.16%, Hancock Whitney Bank offers competitive pricing compared to the national median of P+2.75%. This could lead to lower overall borrowing costs for your SBA loan.
Despite a solid volume of deals, Hancock Whitney Bank's growth trend shows a decline of 16% year-over-year. This may indicate a tightening of lending criteria, so be prepared for a potentially more rigorous approval process.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 224 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
Top 15 of 17 states where Hancock Whitney 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
Physician & Dental Offices
Health Care & Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Other Health Practitioners
Health Care & Social Assistance
Retail Trade
Retail Trade
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for Hancock Whitney Bank, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 22 | P+2.75% | $98K | Q2 2024 |
| Louisiana · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 20 | P+2.50% | $238K | Q2 2025 |
| Florida · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 18 | P+2.25% | $79K | Q3 2025 |
| Florida · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 18 | P+1.50% | $245K | Q3 2024 |
| Florida · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 18 | P+2.00% | $82K | Q3 2025 |
| Louisiana · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 15 | P+2.00% | $68K | Q3 2024 |
| Florida · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 14 | P+1.75% | $268K | Q4 2023 |
| Florida · Specialty Trade Contractors · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 13 | P+1.75% | $294K | Q3 2024 |
| Louisiana · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Under $150K | 7(a) | 12 | P+2.48% | $94K | Q1 2025 |
| Texas · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 12 | P+1.75% | $742K | Q4 2025 |
| Louisiana · Specialty Trade Contractors · Under $150K | 7(a) | 12 | P+3.00% | $75K | Q2 2024 |
| Louisiana · Physician & Dental Offices · Under $150K | 7(a) | 11 | P+2.75% | $79K | Q1 2017 |
| Louisiana · Manufacturing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 11 | P+2.00% | $67K | Q2 2024 |
| Florida · Other Health Practitioners · Under $150K | 7(a) | 11 | P+2.00% | $90K | Q1 2024 |
| Florida · Retail Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 10 | P+2.50% | $90K | Q4 2021 |
| Florida · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · Under $150K | 7(a) | 10 | P+2.25% | $74K | Q2 2024 |
| Texas · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.50% | $261K | Q3 2025 |
| Mississippi · Restaurants & Food Service · Under $150K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.50% | $103K | Q4 2024 |
| Louisiana · Food & Beverage Stores · Under $150K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.25% | $77K | Q4 2025 |
| Louisiana · Other Health Practitioners · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.00% | $248K | Q4 2023 |
| Louisiana · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.00% | $717K | Q1 2025 |
| Florida · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.19% | $653K | Q3 2025 |
| Louisiana · Transportation & Warehousing · Under $150K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.50% | $85K | Q2 2024 |
| Louisiana · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · $150K – $350K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.25% | $210K | Q4 2025 |
| Louisiana · Retail Trade · Under $150K | 7(a) | 9 | P+2.75% | $71K | Q3 2019 |
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