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First Interstate Bank
BILLINGS, MT · High-Volume Lender · National rank #97
First Interstate Bank approved 94 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #97 nationally among SBA lenders. Its lending was concentrated in Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, with an average loan size of $326,293.
First Interstate Bank is an SBA 7(a) lender headquartered in Billings, Montana. According to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, the bank approved 94 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $30,671,500 in approved loan dollars, with $22,292,385 in SBA guaranty dollars backing those loans. The average loan size across these approved loans was $326,293.
Based on this FY2025 activity data, First Interstate Bank ranks #97 nationally among SBA 7(a) lenders by loan volume. Its lending activity is spread across multiple states, with the most loans recorded in Oregon (23 loans), Idaho (15 loans), and Montana (15 loans). Beyond these top states, the bank's FY2025 SBA 7(a) activity also extended to Washington, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Wyoming, indicating a regional lending footprint concentrated in the Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest areas.
This profile reflects only the figures reported in FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data. It does not include interest rates, loan terms, approval likelihood, or other details not present in that dataset. Borrowers seeking further information about First Interstate Bank's SBA lending programs should contact the institution directly, as this listing does not include contact details or additional loan program specifics beyond the aggregated FY2025 figures described here.
Where First Interstate Bank lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 23 | $9,381,500 |
| Colorado | 7 | $6,545,600 |
| Washington | 12 | $5,500,000 |
| Idaho | 15 | $4,569,500 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $1,158,800 |
| Montana | 15 | $982,500 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $779,300 |
| Kansas | 5 | $695,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $546,300 |
| Iowa | 6 | $433,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $80,000 |
Questions people ask
Is First Interstate Bank an SBA lender?
Yes, First Interstate Bank participates in the SBA 7(a) loan program, according to FY2025 SBA lender activity data.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did First Interstate Bank approve in FY2025?
First Interstate Bank approved 94 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What was the total dollar amount of loans approved?
The total approved loan amount was $30,671,500 in FY2025.
What is First Interstate Bank's average SBA loan size?
The average SBA 7(a) loan size was $326,293 in FY2025.
How much of the loan volume was SBA-guaranteed?
SBA guaranty dollars totaled $22,292,385 of the approved loan volume in FY2025.
Where is First Interstate Bank headquartered?
It is headquartered in Billings, Montana.
Where is First Interstate Bank most active for SBA lending?
In FY2025, it was most active in Oregon (23 loans), Idaho (15 loans), and Montana (15 loans).
Is First Interstate Bank a national or regional SBA lender?
Based on FY2025 data showing activity in 11 states concentrated in the Northern Rockies and Pacific Northwest, it operates as a regional SBA lender.
How does First Interstate Bank rank by SBA loan volume?
It ranked #97 nationally among SBA 7(a) lenders in FY2025.
What states does First Interstate Bank serve for SBA loans?
FY2025 data shows activity in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Wyoming.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with First Interstate Bank; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.