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BayFirst National Bank
Saint Petersburg, FL · Top National Lender · National rank #9
Yes, BayFirst National Bank approved 1,952 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #9 nationally by volume. Its average loan size was $175,011, with the most activity in California, Florida, and Texas.
BayFirst National Bank is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and is active as an SBA 7(a) lender. According to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, BayFirst National Bank approved 1,952 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $341,620,800 in approved dollars, with $280,129,054 in SBA guaranty dollars. The average loan size across these approvals was $175,011.
This volume places BayFirst National Bank at #9 in the national ranking of SBA 7(a) lenders by activity for FY2025. While headquartered in Florida, the bank's lending activity extends across a broad footprint, with loans recorded in 50 states and territories including California, Florida, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, among others. Its top three states by loan count are California with 278 loans, Florida with 253 loans, and Texas with 201 loans, indicating activity concentrated in these three markets alongside a wide secondary distribution nationally.
These figures reflect SBA 7(a) program data for fiscal year 2025 only and represent government-guaranteed lending activity reported to the SBA. This profile does not include interest rates, fees, approval likelihood, or any other lending terms, as this information is not part of the FY2025 SBA activity dataset used to compile this listing.
Where BayFirst National Bank lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 253 | $59,893,600 |
| California | 278 | $39,491,900 |
| Texas | 201 | $39,028,700 |
| New York | 166 | $22,624,800 |
| Illinois | 63 | $13,362,500 |
| Georgia | 69 | $13,172,100 |
| New Jersey | 73 | $12,816,800 |
| Washington | 60 | $11,132,200 |
| North Carolina | 51 | $9,723,200 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $9,240,900 |
| Colorado | 55 | $9,087,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 55 | $8,810,800 |
| Arizona | 54 | $8,300,400 |
| Connecticut | 22 | $6,626,800 |
| Ohio | 42 | $6,298,400 |
Questions people ask
Is BayFirst National Bank an SBA lender?
Yes, BayFirst National Bank is an active SBA 7(a) lender according to FY2025 SBA activity data.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did BayFirst National Bank approve in FY2025?
BayFirst National Bank approved 1,952 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What is BayFirst National Bank's average SBA loan size?
The average loan size was $175,011 in FY2025.
What was the total dollar volume of BayFirst National Bank's SBA loans?
BayFirst National Bank approved $341,620,800 in total SBA 7(a) loan dollars during FY2025.
Where is BayFirst National Bank headquartered?
BayFirst National Bank is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Where is BayFirst National Bank most active?
Its top states by loan count are California (278 loans), Florida (253 loans), and Texas (201 loans).
Is BayFirst National Bank a national or regional SBA lender?
It operates nationally, with loans recorded across 50 states and territories, though its top activity is concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas.
How does BayFirst National Bank rank by SBA loan volume?
BayFirst National Bank ranks #9 nationally among SBA 7(a) lenders in FY2025 based on volume.
What is BayFirst National Bank's SBA guaranty dollar amount?
The SBA guaranty portion of its FY2025 loans totaled $280,129,054.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with BayFirst National Bank; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.