Missouri · Arts & Recreation
SBA loans for arts & recreation in Missouri
723 loans worth $347.0M approved since FY2010 for arts, entertainment, and recreation projects located in Missouri.
Loans
723
Approved
$347.0M
Median loan
$210,000
-8% vs sector nationally
Median rate
6.50%
Jobs supported
7,296
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) and 504 FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. Approvals from FY2010 onward. How we calculate this.
Lenders
Who lends to arts & recreation in Missouri
| Lender | Loans | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Missouri, Inc. | 33 | $38.6M | |
| Midwest Regional Bank | 24 | $22.8M | |
| St. Charles County Economic Development Council | 16 | $17.9M | |
| OMB Bank | 16 | $16.8M | |
| The Bank of Missouri | 38 | $14.8M | |
| OakStar Bank | 30 | $12.6M | |
| U.S. Bank | 49 | $12.1M | |
| Simmons Bank | 42 | $9.7M |
Detail
Which industries inside the sector
All SBA lending in Missouri
18,516 loans across every sector.
Arts & Recreation nationally
33,312 loans across all states.
How SBA 7(a) works
Eligibility, caps, fees, and the timeline.
Common questions
- How many SBA loans go to arts & recreation businesses in Missouri?
- 723 SBA loans totalling $346,980,600 have been approved for arts, entertainment, and recreation projects in Missouri since FY2010.
- Which lenders finance arts & recreation in Missouri?
- The most active by dollars approved are Rural Missouri, Inc., Midwest Regional Bank, St. Charles County Economic Development Council, OMB Bank. Several are national lenders with no local branch - SBA lending crosses state lines freely.
- What is a typical loan size for arts & recreation in Missouri?
- The median approval is $210,000, 8% below the national median for this sector ($228,400).
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