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SBA Loan Approvals as of Fiscal Year End 2025 26
SBA Loans Total Approval Amount as of Fiscal Year End 2025 $31,927,900
Average SBA Loan Size as of Fiscal Year End 2025 $1,227,996
Average SBA Loan Rate over Prime (Prime is 6.75%) 1.84

Unlock Your Financial Potential with First Horizon Bank (TN)

First Horizon Bank, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is a premier regional financial institution and SBA Preferred Lender dedicated to empowering small businesses with flexible, government-backed financing. With over 150 years of financial experience, First Horizon combines trusted community banking with national lending capabilities to help entrepreneurs and business owners reach their goals.

Key Features of First Horizon Bank

  • Comprehensive Business Banking: Full-service business checking and savings accounts, treasury management, merchant processing, and digital banking solutions to keep your business running smoothly.
  • SBA Loan Expertise: As an SBA Preferred Lender, First Horizon Bank provides faster processing and flexible funding options through SBA 7(a), 504, and SBA Express programs. These loans can be used for working capital, equipment purchases, commercial real estate, or business acquisitions.
  • Industry-Focused Lending: The bank serves a wide range of industries — including healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, and franchises — with customized lending structures designed to fit each business model.
  • Local Relationship Banking: With offices throughout Tennessee and across the Southeast, First Horizon combines personal service with quick local decisions and regional market expertise.
  • Commitment to Community Growth: First Horizon Bank actively supports small business development, economic empowerment, and community partnerships that strengthen the local economy.

Why Choose First Horizon Bank for SBA Loans?

First Horizon Bank’s SBA lending team is nationally recognized for its efficiency, expertise, and customer-first approach. As an SBA Preferred Lender, the bank can process and approve loans faster than non-preferred institutions, ensuring smooth communication and timely funding. Whether you’re purchasing a property, expanding operations, or launching a startup, First Horizon provides the financial resources and guidance to make it happen.

How to Get Started

Ready to grow your business with an SBA loan or other financing solution? Visit the First Horizon Bank Business Banking page to explore available SBA programs, review eligibility, and connect with an SBA lending expert.

Empower your financial future today with First Horizon Bank — where Tennessee businesses come to grow.

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