#1SouthernTrust Bank
Serves this area from Goreville, IL (25 mi)
SBA Lenders in Pope County, IL
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Pope County, IL are SouthernTrust Bank, Legence Bank and First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association. We list 3 SBA lenders serving Pope County, IL. 3 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 Pope County, IL. 3 providers, 3 of the top 3 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 3 ranked SBA lenders for Pope County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SouthernTrust Bank | Lender on 2 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Goreville, IL (25 mi) | (618) 995-9000 |
| 2 | Legence Bank | Lender on 9 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Eldorado, IL (27 mi) | (800) 360-8044 |
| 3 | First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association | Lender on 62 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Mattoon, IL (143 mi) | — |
#2Legence Bank
Serves this area from Eldorado, IL (27 mi)#3First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association
Serves this area from Mattoon, IL (143 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBA lenders serve Pope County?
We list 3 SBA lenders serving Pope County, IL: 0 based there and 3 serving it from nearby. 3 of the top 3 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which SBA lenders serve Pope County?
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Pope County, IL are SouthernTrust Bank, Legence Bank and First Mid Bank & Trust, National Association. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which SBA lenders serving Pope County are verified against official records?
3 of the top 3 match an active official record: SouthernTrust Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), Legence Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration) and First Mid Bank & Trust, 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 .
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