COLUMBUS, Ohio (June 4, 2026) - Telhio Credit Union has been designated a Top 20 SBA 7(a) Lender, ranking 11th overall among nearly 150 lenders in the Columbus District by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The recognition returns to Telhio for the ninth consecutive year, reinforcing the accessible and competitive financing options offered by its business division.
For Fiscal Year 2025, the Columbus District Office of the SBA recognized the top lenders in Ohio based on the number of approved loans, with Telhio Credit Union ranking number 11 with 44 approvals. These loans were provided to borrowers with business addresses across central Ohio within the Columbus District. Notably, Telhio was the top credit union ranked within the list of financial institutions.
"We're honored to receive this award for nearly a decade on behalf of our business banking team and the business members they serve," said Dina Shultz, Chief Revenue Officer of Telhio Credit Union. "We know that starting and growing a business is a leap of faith, and we are so proud to walk alongside business owners who are not just building their business, but also building our community."
The Telhio Business Services Division is responsible for developing and implementing lending strategies, managing loan portfolios, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Telhio Credit Union remains committed to providing exceptional financial services and support to small businesses, reinforcing its role as a key partner in fostering economic development and community growth.
"Congratulations Telhio Credit Union on earning a place among our Top Lenders in Ohio," said Terry A. Bolden, SBA Ohio District Director. "Telhio's commitment to exceptional customer service and outstanding performance sets them apart as a leader in the industry."
For more information about Telhio
Credit Union's business services and SBA lending programs, visit telhio.org/business.
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As Ohio's top SBA (Small Business Administration) lending credit union, Telhio serves more than 67,000 individuals, families, and businesses across central and southwestern Ohio with the newest innovative financial technology, while providing personalized service for each member. Founded in 1934, and owned and governed by its members, Telhio's core values of caring, commitment and integrity guide each action and decision the credit union makes. We've continually renewed our pledge to putting people over profit, allowing us to deliver exceptional service to our members for over 90 years. Telhio offers 12 branching offices in Ohio and nearly 4,000 shared branching locations nationwide. Telhio is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or goes to school in central and southwestern Ohio and participates in the highest level of combined federal and private share savings insurance available, insuring deposit accounts up to $500,000. (Federally insured by NCUA. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided to consumer account holders by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.)
