#1The Merchants & Citizens Bank
Based in McRae-Helena, GA
SBA Lenders in Telfair County, GA
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Telfair County, GA are The Merchants & Citizens Bank, Community Banking Company and Colony Bank. We list 7 SBA lenders serving Telfair County, GA. 7 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 Telfair County, GA. 7 providers, 7 of the top 7 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 7 ranked SBA lenders for Telfair County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Merchants & Citizens Bank | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | McRae-Helena, GA | (229) 868-5656 |
| 2 | Community Banking Company | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | GA | — |
| 3 | Colony Bank | Lender on 860 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Fitzgerald, GA (23 mi) | (229) 423-5446 |
| 4 | Douglas National Bank | Lender on 2 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Douglas, GA (28 mi) | (912) 384-2233 |
| 5 | First National Bank of Coffee County | Lender on 30 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Douglas, GA (29 mi) | (912) 384-1100 |
| 6 | Live Oak Banking Company | Lender on 6,131 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Wilmington, NC (331 mi) | — |
| 7 | First Security Bank and Trust Company | Lender on 20 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Oklahoma City, OK (873 mi) | (405) 424-4341 |
#2Community Banking Company
Serves this area from GA#3Colony Bank
Serves this area from Fitzgerald, GA (23 mi)#4Douglas National Bank
Serves this area from Douglas, GA (28 mi)#5First National Bank of Coffee County
Serves this area from Douglas, GA (29 mi)#6Live Oak Banking Company
Serves this area from Wilmington, NC (331 mi)#7First Security Bank and Trust Company
Serves this area from Oklahoma City, OK (873 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBA lenders serve Telfair County?
We list 7 SBA lenders serving Telfair County, GA: 1 based there and 6 serving it from nearby. 7 of the top 7 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which SBA lenders serve Telfair County?
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Telfair County, GA are The Merchants & Citizens Bank, Community Banking Company, Colony Bank, Douglas National Bank and First National Bank of Coffee County. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which SBA lenders serving Telfair County are verified against official records?
7 of the top 7 match an active official record: The Merchants & Citizens Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Community Banking Company (U.S. Small Business Administration), Colony Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Douglas National Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration) and First National Bank of Coffee County (U.S. Small Business Administration), and 2 more on this page. 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
McRae-Helena, Lumber City, Milan, Scotland, Jacksonville