Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 44 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
U.S. Small Business Administration holds a wide lead as the primary source for small business financing programs. Specific loan questions often point directly to specialized offerings like SBA 504 Loans for major fixed assets.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | government-backed lending programs and general small business support | government-backed lending programs and general small business support | 84% |
| 2 | general working capital and primary small business financing | general working capital and primary small business financing | 48% |
| 3 | commercial real estate and long-term equipment purchases | commercial real estate and long-term equipment purchases | 23% |
| 4 | single-application loan marketplaces comparing offers from multiple lenders | single-application loan marketplaces comparing offers from multiple lenders | 16% |
| 5 | traditional business bank loans and established corporate financing | traditional business bank loans and established corporate financing | 14% |
| 6 | short-term commercial borrowing and online working capital loans | short-term commercial borrowing and online working capital loans | 14% |
| 7 | comparisons and educational guidance for small business loan options | comparisons and educational guidance for small business loan options | 9% |
| 8 | flexible lines of credit with mid-tier financing limits | flexible lines of credit with mid-tier financing limits | 9% |
| 9 | revenue-based funding and short-term small business loans | revenue-based funding and short-term small business loans | 9% |
| 10 | 7% | ||
| 11 | smaller loan amounts integrated directly into accounting software | smaller loan amounts integrated directly into accounting software | 7% |
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | 5% | ||
| 15 | 5% |
Weeks of Aug 17 – Sep 27, 2026
Widest split: U.S. Small Business Administration, 100% on ChatGPT Search and 68% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Small Business Administration | 100% | 68% | |
| SBA 7(a) Loans | 45% | 50% | |
| SBA 504 Loans | 27% | 18% | |
| Lendio | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 32% | |
| Bank of America | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 27% | |
| On Deck | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 27% | |
| NerdWallet | 14% | Outside Google AI Mode's top 25 | |
| Headway Capital | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 18% | |
| Fora Financial | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 18% | |
| Fundbox | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 14% |
47% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. wsj.com, uschamber.com, forbes.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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