Kansas — PPP Loan Data
126,400 approved loans · $7.38B total · 97.6% forgiven
Kansas ranked among the states receiving PPP assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, the SBA approved 126,400 loans totaling $7.38B to businesses and organizations across the state. The average loan size was $58,394.
Of all approved loans, 123,386 — or 97.6% — received SBA forgiveness totaling $7.31B. Forgiveness means the borrower was not required to repay that portion, having met the program's requirements for maintaining payroll and using funds for qualified expenses such as rent, utilities, and mortgage interest.
Among the largest recipients in Kansas were PAYLESS SHOESOURCE, LLC ($10,000,000), SAINT FRANCIS MINISTRIES, INC. ($10,000,000), and LEGEND SENIOR LIVING LLC ($10,000,000).
Borrowers in Kansas reported retaining 823,993 jobs through the program, though job counts are self-reported and were not independently verified at the time of application. The state's businesses spanned a wide range of industries, from construction and hospitality to professional services and health care.
The most active industry in Kansas by loan count was Cattle Ranching and Farming with 19,189 loans totaling $320.4M. This was followed by Oilseed and Grain Farming (13,983 loans).
The most active lender in Kansas was EQUITY BANK, which originated 3,470 loans worth $226.4M. The top 10 lenders collectively handled a significant portion of the state's total loan volume, reflecting the role of large national banks as primary conduits for PPP funds.
Loans under $150,000 — which make up the majority of loan count — have borrower names withheld under FOIA Exemption 6. Only the approximately 0.0% of loans at or above that threshold have named recipients publicly disclosed.
Top Cities in Kansas
| City | Loans | Total Approved | Forgiveness Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WICHITA | 11,868 | $1.32B | 95.3% |
| OVERLAND PARK | 7,727 | $740.0M | 96.5% |
| TOPEKA | 4,059 | $313.6M | 95.9% |
| OLATHE | 3,733 | $297.1M | 95.2% |
| LAWRENCE | 3,190 | $219.7M | 96.0% |
| KANSAS CITY | 3,107 | $311.1M | 90.1% |
| LENEXA | 2,314 | $310.3M | 96.8% |
| SHAWNEE | 2,036 | $144.0M | 95.9% |
| MANHATTAN | 1,976 | $145.7M | 97.6% |
| LEAWOOD | 1,882 | $213.9M | 97.7% |
| GARDEN CITY | 1,853 | $88.3M | 98.3% |
| SALINA | 1,811 | $150.5M | 98.0% |
| HUTCHINSON | 1,641 | $109.7M | 97.7% |
| HAYS | 1,572 | $87.1M | 99.0% |
| DODGE CITY | 1,151 | $60.9M | 98.8% |
| GREAT BEND | 1,003 | $54.4M | 98.6% |
| PRAIRIE VILLAGE | 919 | $61.7M | 97.3% |
| EMPORIA | 876 | $53.3M | 98.6% |
| LIBERAL | 829 | $36.1M | 99.2% |
| PITTSBURG | 810 | $47.6M | 97.7% |
| MCPHERSON | 720 | $63.3M | 99.2% |
| LEAVENWORTH | 704 | $50.6M | 95.5% |
| SCOTT CITY | 703 | $27.6M | 99.6% |
| NEWTON | 691 | $42.1M | 97.1% |
| MISSION | 667 | $94.0M | 96.0% |
Top Industries
| Industry | Loans | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Ranching and Farming | 19,189 | $320.4M |
| Oilseed and Grain Farming | 13,983 | $258.2M |
| Personal Care Services | 5,849 | $89.7M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3,775 | $471.4M |
| General Freight Trucking | 3,227 | $128.8M |
| Residential Building Construction | 2,770 | $85.0M |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 2,757 | $98.9M |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | 2,588 | $44.4M |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 2,541 | $105.7M |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 2,392 | $76.5M |
Top Lenders
| Lender | Loans | Total |
|---|---|---|
| EQUITY BANK | 3,470 | $226.4M |
| INTRUST BANK | 3,317 | $513.9M |
| COMMERCE BANK | 2,993 | $470.4M |
| THE CITIZENS STATE BANK | 2,696 | $74.5M |
| LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK | 2,162 | $159.0M |
| GNBANK | 2,046 | $64.6M |
| PEOPLES BANK AND TRUST | 1,974 | $96.1M |
| COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK & TRUST | 1,914 | $104.9M |
| BANK OF AMERICA | 1,886 | $83.4M |
| UNITED BANK & TRUST | 1,864 | $54.8M |
Largest Named Recipients in Kansas
Showing loans ≥ $150,000 with publicly disclosed borrower names.