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Top SBA Acquisition Lenders in Connecticut

35 active SBA 7(a) lenders in Connecticut, ranked by loan volume.

Lenders

35

in Connecticut

Total Volume

$113.8M

Median Rate

Prime + 2.38%

Median Loan Size

$1.1M

Top Lenders in Connecticut

1Live Oak Bank

Loans

15

Rate

P+1.50%

0.8%

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2Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Loans

6

Rate

P+2.25%

1.0%

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3Webster Bank National Association

Loans

5

Rate

P+1.50%

1.5%

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Top 25 Lenders in Connecticut

#LenderLoansVolumeRate
1Live Oak Bank15$25.7MP+1.50%0.8%
2Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company6$1.6MP+2.25%1.0%
3Webster Bank National Association5$7.0MP+1.50%1.5%
4GBank4$4.2MP+1.00%0.6%
5Liberty Bank4$748KP+1.50%0.0%
6Brookline Bank3$9.6MP+2.25%0.8%
7Dominion Bank3$9.6MP+2.00%0.0%
8Community Bank & Trust-West Georgia3$4.2MP+2.75%2.7%
9The Bancorp Bank National Association3$3.1MP+1.00%0.7%
10Rockland Trust Company3$833KP+0.00%0.0%
11Stearns Bank National Association3$750KP+2.25%5.5%
12TD Bank, National Association2$6.2MP+0.00%0.0%
13Celtic Bank Corporation2$4.3MP+2.50%1.9%
14First Savings Bank2$2.1MP+2.75%4.1%
15BayFirst National Bank2$1.4MP+2.88%4.5%
16Dogwood State Bank2$1.1MP+2.75%0.0%
17Capital Community Bank2$1.0MP+2.50%0.0%
18United Midwest Savings Bank, National Association2$495KP+2.75%0.2%
19Westfield Bank2$300KP+0.00%0.0%
20City National Bank of Florida1$5.0MP+2.50%0.0%
21Grasshopper Bank National Association1$4.0MP+3.00%0.0%
22ConnectOne Bank1$3.1MP+2.63%0.0%
23First Financial Bank1$2.8MP+1.50%1.0%
24Readycap Lending, LLC1$2.4MP+1.50%2.8%
25First Internet Bank of Indiana1$2.3MP+2.75%1.9%

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SBA 7(a) Lending in Connecticut

Connecticut has 35 active SBA 7(a) acquisition lenders that have originated a combined 84 loans totaling $113.8M in volume. The median acquisition loan size in Connecticut is $1055K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.38% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating SBA lenders in Connecticut, consider loan volume (a proxy for experience), interest rates, and historical default rates. Lenders designated as PLP (Preferred Lender Program) have delegated authority from the SBA to approve loans, which typically results in faster processing times.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many SBA 7(a) lenders are active in Connecticut?

There are currently 35 active SBA 7(a) lenders in Connecticut based on FOIA lending data. These lenders have originated 84 acquisition loans.

What is the typical SBA loan rate in Connecticut?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate in Connecticut is Prime + 2.38% (current Prime rate: 6.75%). Rates are typically expressed as Prime plus a spread, with the SBA capping the spread at 3.0% for loans over $250,000.

What is a PLP lender?

A PLP (Preferred Lender Program) lender has been granted delegated authority by the SBA to make credit decisions without prior SBA review. This typically means faster loan processing and approval timelines.

Data source: SBA 7(a) FOIA lending data. Rankings are based on loan count within the selected dimension. Rates shown are median interest rates expressed as Prime + spread. Default rates represent 10-year cumulative default rates. Data is refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most recent lending activity.

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