#1Merchants and Planters Bank
Based in Newport, AR
SBA Lenders in Jackson County, AR
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Jackson County, AR are Merchants and Planters Bank, First Community Bank and The Citizens Bank. We list 5 SBA lenders serving Jackson County, AR. 5 of the providers shown match an active record from U.S. Small Business Administration, checked on the date shown. Rankings follow our published methodology; sponsored placements never change rank.
SBA Lenders serving Jackson County, AR. 5 providers, 5 of the top 5 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 5 ranked SBA lenders for Jackson County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchants and Planters Bank | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Newport, AR | (870) 523-3601 |
| 2 | First Community Bank | Lender on 11 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Batesville, AR (26 mi) | (870) 612-3400 |
| 3 | The Citizens Bank | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Batesville, AR (27 mi) | (870) 793-4441 |
| 4 | First Security Bank | Lender on 18 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Searcy, AR (38 mi) | (501) 279-3400 |
| 5 | Newtek Bank, National Association | Lender on 13,682 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Miami, FL (942 mi) | (305) 341-2102 |
#2First Community Bank
Serves this area from Batesville, AR (26 mi)#3The Citizens Bank
Serves this area from Batesville, AR (27 mi)#4First Security Bank
Serves this area from Searcy, AR (38 mi)#5Newtek Bank, National Association
Serves this area from Miami, FL (942 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBA lenders serve Jackson County?
We list 5 SBA lenders serving Jackson County, AR: 1 based there and 4 serving it from nearby. 5 of the top 5 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which SBA lenders serve Jackson County?
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Jackson County, AR are Merchants and Planters Bank, First Community Bank, The Citizens Bank, First Security Bank and Newtek Bank, National Association. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which SBA lenders serving Jackson County are verified against official records?
5 of the top 5 match an active official record: Merchants and Planters Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), First Community Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), The Citizens Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), First Security Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration) and Newtek Bank, National Association (U.S. Small Business Administration). Each badge links to the official record it matched.
How are these companies ranked?
By our published methodology: verified registrations, documented capabilities, years registered and responsiveness. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never affect rank.
What does "Verified" mean on this page?
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown; each badge links to that record. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item.
What is the difference between SBA 7(a) and 504 loans?
SBA 7(a) loans fund many purposes, from working capital to acquisitions. SBA 504 loans pair a bank with a Certified Development Company to finance real estate and major equipment.
"Verified" means we matched the provider to an active official record on the date shown. The absence of a badge only means we have not verified that item. How we rank and verify. Page updated .
Communities served
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