#1First National Bank Ames, Iowa
Based in Ames, IA
SBA Lenders in Story County, IA
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Story County, IA are First National Bank Ames, Iowa, Greater Iowa CU and Reliance State Bank. We list 27 SBA lenders serving Story County, IA. 27 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 Story County, IA. 27 providers, 10 of the top 10 verified against federal or state records. Registry records checked on 2026-11-04.
Top 10 ranked SBA lenders for Story County
| # | Provider | Verified records | Based in | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First National Bank Ames, Iowa | Lender on 6 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Ames, IA | (515) 232-5561 |
| 2 | Greater Iowa CU | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Ames, IA | — |
| 3 | Reliance State Bank | Lender on 2 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Story City, IA | (515) 733-4396 |
| 4 | VisionBank of Iowa | Lender on 3 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Ames, IA | — |
| 5 | South Story Bank & Trust | Lender on 3 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | IA | — |
| 6 | Charter Bank | Lender on 3 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Johnston, IA (30 mi) | (515) 331-2265 |
| 7 | Iowa Business Growth Company | Lender on 62 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Johnston, IA (30 mi) | (515) 223-4511 |
| 8 | Pivotal Business Partners | Lender on 15 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Des Moines, IA (32 mi) | — |
| 9 | Iowa State Bank | Lender on 1 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Des Moines, IA (32 mi) | (515) 288-0111 |
| 10 | Bankers Trust Company | Lender on 22 SBA-guaranteed loans (FY 2024) | Des Moines, IA (32 mi) | (515) 245-2919 |
#2Greater Iowa CU
Based in Ames, IA#3Reliance State Bank
Based in Story City, IA#4VisionBank of Iowa
Based in Ames, IA#5South Story Bank & Trust
Serves this area from IA#6Charter Bank
Serves this area from Johnston, IA (30 mi)#7Iowa Business Growth Company
Serves this area from Johnston, IA (30 mi)#8Pivotal Business Partners
Serves this area from Des Moines, IA (32 mi)#9Iowa State Bank
Serves this area from Des Moines, IA (32 mi)#10Bankers Trust Company
Serves this area from Des Moines, IA (32 mi)
17 more providers serving this area
- West Bank, West Des Moines, IA (34 mi)
- Green Belt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls, IA (35 mi)
- State Savings Bank, West Des Moines, IA (37 mi)
- Northwest Bank, Spencer, IA (115 mi)
- Luana Savings Bank, IA
- TS Bank, Treynor, IA (124 mi)
- Magnifi Financial CU, MN
- CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National Association, Northbrook, IL (289 mi)
- Heritage Bank Inc, Burlington, KY (506 mi)
- U.S. Bank, National Association, Cincinnati, OH (513 mi)
- HomeTrust Bank, Asheville, NC (737 mi)
- First Interstate Bank, Billings, MT (793 mi)
- Celtic Bank Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT (959 mi)
- Live Oak Banking Company, Wilmington, NC (1003 mi)
- BayFirst National Bank, St. Petersburg, FL (1158 mi)
- Northeast Bank, Lewiston, ME (1181 mi)
- Newtek Bank, National Association, Miami, FL (1353 mi)
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Frequently asked questions
How many SBA lenders serve Story County?
We list 27 SBA lenders serving Story County, IA: 4 based there and 23 serving it from nearby. 10 of the top 10 match an active federal or state record, checked on 2026-11-04.
Which SBA lenders serve Story County?
The top-ranked SBA lenders serving Story County, IA are First National Bank Ames, Iowa, Greater Iowa CU, Reliance State Bank, VisionBank of Iowa and South Story Bank & Trust. The full ranked list, with the official records each provider matched, is on this page.
Which SBA lenders serving Story County are verified against official records?
10 of the top 10 match an active official record: First National Bank Ames, Iowa (U.S. Small Business Administration), Greater Iowa CU (U.S. Small Business Administration), Reliance State Bank (U.S. Small Business Administration), VisionBank of Iowa (U.S. Small Business Administration) and South Story Bank & Trust (U.S. Small Business Administration), and 5 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 .
Cities in Story County
Communities served
Nevada, Huxley, Story City, Slater, Gilbert, Roland, Maxwell, Colo, Cambridge, Zearing, Collins, McCallsburg, Kelley