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Meridian Bank
MALVERN, PA · High-Volume Lender · National rank #73
Meridian Bank approved 125 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #73 nationally by loan volume. Its lending was concentrated mainly in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida, with an average loan size of about $1,025,358.
Meridian Bank is an SBA 7(a) lender headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. According to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, Meridian Bank approved 125 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $128,169,700 in approved dollars, with $95,617,025 backed by SBA guaranty. The average loan size across these approved loans was $1,025,358, indicating a focus on larger commercial financing transactions relative to many SBA lenders.
Nationally, Meridian Bank ranks #73 by SBA 7(a) loan volume among lenders active in this program during FY2025. The bank's lending activity is concentrated most heavily in its home state of Pennsylvania, which accounted for 54 of its approved loans, followed by New Jersey with 26 loans and Florida with 14 loans. Beyond these top three states, Meridian Bank's FY2025 SBA 7(a) activity extended to a total of 17 states, including California, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Delaware, Georgia, Virginia, Rhode Island, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, the District of Columbia, South Carolina, and New York.
This geographic spread suggests Meridian Bank operates with a regional concentration centered in the Mid-Atlantic region while maintaining some SBA lending presence across a broader multi-state footprint. All figures cited here are drawn directly from FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data and reflect approved loan counts and dollar amounts for that fiscal year only.
Where Meridian Bank lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54 | $46,070,000 |
| New Jersey | 26 | $23,451,000 |
| Florida | 14 | $18,626,000 |
| California | 6 | $10,350,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $7,927,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $4,450,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $4,218,600 |
| Delaware | 2 | $3,525,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $2,690,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,215,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $925,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $915,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $750,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $675,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $498,100 |
Questions people ask
Is Meridian Bank an SBA lender?
Yes, Meridian Bank participates in the SBA 7(a) loan program and approved loans under it during FY2025.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did Meridian Bank approve in FY2025?
Meridian Bank approved 125 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What was the total dollar amount of Meridian Bank's approved SBA 7(a) loans?
Approved loans totaled $128,169,700 in FY2025.
What is Meridian Bank's average SBA loan size?
The average loan size was $1,025,358 in FY2025.
How much of Meridian Bank's SBA lending was backed by SBA guaranty?
$95,617,025 of the approved dollar volume was covered by SBA guaranty.
Where is Meridian Bank headquartered?
Meridian Bank is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Where is Meridian Bank most active with SBA lending?
Its top states in FY2025 were Pennsylvania (54 loans), New Jersey (26 loans), and Florida (14 loans).
Is Meridian Bank a national or regional SBA lender?
Based on FY2025 data, Meridian Bank shows a regional concentration in the Mid-Atlantic, with additional activity spread across 17 states total.
How does Meridian Bank rank by SBA loan volume nationally?
Meridian Bank ranked #73 nationally by SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025.
How many states did Meridian Bank serve with SBA loans in FY2025?
Meridian Bank's SBA 7(a) activity spanned 17 states in FY2025.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Meridian Bank; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.