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First Southwest Bank is a locally-owned, independent community bank and certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving rural Colorado. Founded in 2004, it specializes in agricultural lending, small business support, and community development with six branches across Southern Colorado. The bank is recognized as a top USDA and FSA lender and a 2024 SBA Colorado Rural Lender of the Year.
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SBA 7(a) Acquisition Loan Data As Of June 30, 2025
Last 12 Months
Last 3 Years
YoY Growth
low activity
As Of June 30, 2025
Median
$531K
Average
$569K
All rates shown as spread over Prime Rate
This Lender
Market Average
As Of June 30, 2025 - 10-year default rate indicates underwriting quality
10-Year Default Rate
0.0%
Bottom 10% of Lenders (Highest Default Rate)
Performance Ranking
100th
Lower is better among all lenders
As Of June 30, 2025 - States by loan volume (darker blue = higher volume)