Wells Fargo tops for small business loans across U.S. in 2012

Wells Fargo was the largest lender to small business nationally in 2012, according to a report issued Tuesday.

Eight other banks with branches in Greater Baltimore also made SNL Financial’s list, including Bank of America and M&T Bank.

Wells Fargo had $32.8 billion in small business loans in 2012 making it the leader nationally.

Bank of America, which has the largest banking market share in Greater Baltimore, was second with $26.2 billion in small business loans in 2012. M&T Bank, perennially…