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Top SBA Acquisition Lenders in New Jersey

59 active SBA 7(a) lenders in New Jersey, ranked by loan volume.

Lenders

59

in New Jersey

Total Volume

$327.2M

Median Rate

Prime + 2.25%

Median Loan Size

$1.3M

Top Lenders in New Jersey

1Live Oak Bank

Loans

23

Rate

P+1.50%

0.8%

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2Peapack Private Bank and Trust

Loans

16

Rate

P+2.25%

0.0%

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3The Huntington National Bank

Loans

13

Rate

P+2.25%

1.7%

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Top 25 Lenders in New Jersey

#LenderLoansVolumeRate
1Live Oak Bank23$27.9MP+1.50%0.8%
2Peapack Private Bank and Trust16$14.6MP+2.25%0.0%
3The Huntington National Bank13$24.8MP+2.25%1.7%
4Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB12$9.1MP+2.00%2.9%
5Bank of America, National Association11$11.9MP+0.00%0.0%
6Unity Bank10$14.2MP+2.00%3.7%
7Brookline Bank7$8.6MP+2.25%0.8%
8Readycap Lending, LLC7$8.4MP+1.50%2.8%
9Port 51 Lending LLC7$7.1MP+2.75%0.0%
10First Internet Bank of Indiana6$21.7MP+2.75%1.7%
11Truliant FCU6$12.5MP+2.75%0.0%
12Hanover Community Bank5$23.4MP+2.25%0.0%
13Fulton Bank, National Association5$6.7MP+2.25%0.0%
14Provident Bank4$16.1MP+2.25%0.0%
15Bankwell Bank4$11.5MP+2.50%0.0%
16TD Bank, National Association4$5.7MP+0.00%0.0%
17Grasshopper Bank National Association4$5.4MP+2.75%0.0%
18BayFirst National Bank4$3.0MP+2.75%4.5%
19East West Bank4$2.9MP+2.00%0.0%
20Newtek Bank, National Association4$1.9MP+3.00%0.0%
21T Bank, National Association3$11.8MP+2.00%0.0%
221st Colonial Community Bank3$4.9MP+2.00%0.0%
23Shinhan Bank America3$4.4MP+1.50%0.0%
24Meridian Bank3$4.0MP+2.25%2.7%
25Commercial Bank of California3$1.7MP+2.38%0.0%

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SBA 7(a) Lending in New Jersey

New Jersey has 59 active SBA 7(a) acquisition lenders that have originated a combined 225 loans totaling $327.2M in volume. The median acquisition loan size in New Jersey is $1250K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.25% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating SBA lenders in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey?

There are currently 59 active SBA 7(a) lenders in New Jersey based on FOIA lending data. These lenders have originated 225 acquisition loans.

What is the typical SBA loan rate in New Jersey?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate in New Jersey is Prime + 2.25% (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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