Nebraska — PPP Loan Data
114,183 approved loans · $5.38B total · 98.6% forgiven
Nebraska ranked among the states receiving PPP assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, the SBA approved 114,183 loans totaling $5.38B to businesses and organizations across the state. The average loan size was $47,119.
Of all approved loans, 112,572 — or 98.6% — received SBA forgiveness totaling $5.34B. 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 Nebraska were FUSION HOLDINGS, INC. ($10,000,000), AURORA COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR COMPANY ($10,000,000), and PRIME TIME HEALTH CARE, LLC ($10,000,000).
Borrowers in Nebraska reported retaining 622,897 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 Nebraska by loan count was Oilseed and Grain Farming with 21,567 loans totaling $398.2M. This was followed by Cattle Ranching and Farming (19,142 loans).
The most active lender in Nebraska was PINNACLE BANK, which originated 7,594 loans worth $397.2M. 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 Nebraska
| City | Loans | Total Approved | Forgiveness Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMAHA | 18,219 | $1.77B | 95.9% |
| LINCOLN | 9,217 | $711.7M | 97.5% |
| GRAND ISLAND | 2,423 | $149.1M | 98.1% |
| KEARNEY | 2,174 | $122.7M | 98.9% |
| NORFOLK | 1,893 | $94.3M | 98.5% |
| COLUMBUS | 1,651 | $89.1M | 98.9% |
| NORTH PLATTE | 1,372 | $58.8M | 98.6% |
| HASTINGS | 1,265 | $77.0M | 99.0% |
| FREMONT | 1,134 | $81.4M | 98.6% |
| ELKHORN | 1,070 | $70.5M | 98.6% |
| BELLEVUE | 1,050 | $67.9M | 95.0% |
| PAPILLION | 948 | $48.0M | 97.6% |
| SCOTTSBLUFF | 863 | $55.3M | 99.1% |
| WEST POINT | 835 | $26.9M | 99.9% |
| BEATRICE | 733 | $23.0M | 98.0% |
| HOLDREGE | 678 | $35.6M | 99.4% |
| ONEILL | 676 | $16.1M | 99.4% |
| HARTINGTON | 636 | $15.3M | 98.3% |
| YORK | 615 | $26.9M | 99.7% |
| BROKEN BOW | 607 | $26.2M | 99.7% |
| ALBION | 589 | $16.7M | 100.0% |
| VALENTINE | 580 | $17.4M | 99.8% |
| GRETNA | 580 | $40.2M | 98.8% |
| GOTHENBURG | 574 | $19.9M | 99.1% |
| BLAIR | 550 | $38.0M | 98.4% |
Top Industries
| Industry | Loans | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Oilseed and Grain Farming | 21,567 | $398.2M |
| Cattle Ranching and Farming | 19,142 | $354.2M |
| Personal Care Services | 4,383 | $61.1M |
| General Freight Trucking | 3,803 | $136.3M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,715 | $277.9M |
| Residential Building Construction | 2,647 | $71.2M |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 2,229 | $79.5M |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 1,995 | $71.6M |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 1,930 | $183.5M |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | 1,917 | $30.6M |
Top Lenders
| Lender | Loans | Total |
|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE BANK | 7,594 | $397.2M |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA | 6,126 | $514.7M |
| UNION BANK AND TRUST | 4,432 | $404.2M |
| CORNERSTONE BANK | 3,305 | $93.3M |
| MIDWEST BANK | 2,164 | $69.2M |
| SECURITY FIRST BANK | 2,098 | $50.9M |
| FIRST INTERSTATE BANK | 2,065 | $181.9M |
| FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF AMERICA, ACA | 1,932 | $54.6M |
| HEARTLAND BANK | 1,902 | $45.7M |
| FIVE POINTS BANK | 1,873 | $166.5M |
Largest Named Recipients in Nebraska
Showing loans ≥ $150,000 with publicly disclosed borrower names.