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Leading nationwide small business lender and SBA Preferred Lender, seventh most active in SBA program. Specializes in SBA 7(a), 504, USDA B&I, and conventional business loans for working capital, commercial real estate, equipment, and business acquisition.
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SBA 7(a) Acquisition Loan Data As Of December 31, 2025
Last 12 Months
Last 3 Years
YoY Growth
contracting
As Of December 31, 2025
Median
$995K
Average
$1.6M
Sweet Spot
$500K-$1M
Industries with highest loan volume
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
38
loans
$2.3M
avg. amount
Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Loans
38
Avg. Amount
$2.3M
General Freight Trucking, Local
19
loans
$969K
avg. amount
General Freight Trucking, Local
Loans
19
Avg. Amount
$969K
Full-Service Restaurants
18
loans
$862K
avg. amount
Full-Service Restaurants
Loans
18
Avg. Amount
$862K
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
15
loans
$2.8M
avg. amount
Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
Loans
15
Avg. Amount
$2.8M
Limited-Service Restaurants
12
loans
$1.2M
avg. amount
Limited-Service Restaurants
Loans
12
Avg. Amount
$1.2M
Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
11
loans
$2.7M
avg. amount
Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Loans
11
Avg. Amount
$2.7M
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers
7
loans
$1.1M
avg. amount
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers
Loans
7
Avg. Amount
$1.1M
Car Washes
5
loans
$1.8M
avg. amount
Car Washes
Loans
5
Avg. Amount
$1.8M
General Automotive Repair
5
loans
$841K
avg. amount
General Automotive Repair
Loans
5
Avg. Amount
$841K
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
5
loans
$3.3M
avg. amount
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Loans
5
Avg. Amount
$3.3M
10-Year Default Rate
1.9%
Percentile Ranking
89th
89th percentile
This Lender
Market Average
| Loan Size | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$500K | Prime + 2.57% |
| $500K-$1M | Prime + 2.56% |
| $1M-$2M | Prime + 2.38% |
| $2M-$3M | Prime + 2.25% |
| $3M-$4M | Prime + 2.00% |
| $4M-$5M | Prime + 2.06% |
As Of December 31, 2025 - States by loan volume (darker blue = higher volume)