# Equity Bancshares Targets 5-7% Loan Growth by 2027

> Equity Bancshares aims for 5-7% organic loan growth in 2027 with a $9.1B merger target.
- Title: Equity Bancshares Targets 5-7% Loan Growth by 2027 · TokenPost
- Summary: Equity Bancshares aims for 5-7% organic loan growth in 2027 with a $9.1B merger target. Equity Bancshares plans 5-7% organic loan growth by 2027 after…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/business/33005
- Published: 2026-10-16T03:58:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: equity bancshares, lincoln bancorp, organic loan growth, merger, assets, net interest margin, crypto, finance
## Equity Bancshares Loan Growth Target
Equity Bancshares set a 5% to 7% target for organic loan growth in 2027.
## Merger Assets and Impact
The merger would add 16 Iowa locations and bring combined assets to $9.1 billion.
## Net Interest Margin Change
Equity Bancshares expects the deal to lower its net interest margin by 8 to 10 basis points.
## Key takeaway

Equity Bancshares plans 5-7% organic loan growth by 2027 after merging with Lincoln Bancorp to reach $9.1 billion in assets.