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Bankwell Bank

Bankwell Bank appears in the public SBA loan data with 327 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $315.4M, an average of $964K per loan, and an estimated 3,962 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Florida and the Finance and Insurance sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 2.1%. 70.3% of its 7(a) loans were processed under delegated PLP authority.

By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) and 504 data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)

Track record 77
Scale 81
Activity 86
Consistency 81

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Funded loans
327
Since FY2010
Total volume
$315.4M
Average loan size
$964K
7(a) charge-off rate
2.1%
Share of 7(a) loans charged off
Jobs supported (reported)
3,962
Programs
7(a)

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Bank profile

via FDIC
Total assets
$3.4B
Headquarters
New Canaan, CT
FDIC cert
#57368
Status
Active

Where Bankwell Bank lends

Top states by funded SBA volume.

StateLoansTotal volume
Florida 38 $62.0M
Connecticut 148 $59.5M
Texas 33 $54.7M
New Jersey 15 $24.0M
California 16 $22.1M
New York 12 $16.8M

What Bankwell Bank funds

Top industries by funded SBA volume.

IndustryLoansTotal volume
Finance and Insurance 75 $152.6M
Health Care and Social Assistance 33 $36.9M
Accommodation and Food Services 40 $20.9M
Manufacturing 26 $17.0M
Retail Trade 29 $13.9M
Other Services 21 $12.3M

Bankwell Bank SBA lending by year

Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).

Fiscal yearLoansTotal volume
201016$2.4M
201122$4.3M
201217$1.6M
201323$4.5M
201428$14.7M
201517$17.8M
201612$8.8M
20178$11.7M
20188$9.4M
201912$17.2M
20208$17.2M
202117$33.7M
20227$13.0M
20237$17.6M
202411$7.3M
202568$58.6M
202646$75.5M

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Bankwell Bank: frequently asked questions

Does Bankwell Bank offer SBA loans?

Yes. Bankwell Bank appears in the public SBA data with 327 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $315.4M.

How many SBA loans has Bankwell Bank made?

Bankwell Bank is associated with 327 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $315.4M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).

What is Bankwell Bank's SBA charge-off rate?

About 2.1% of Bankwell Bank's 7(a) loans in the data have been charged off. A lower rate is generally a better sign, but it is not a lifetime default rate; see our methodology for how it is calculated.

Where does Bankwell Bank do most of its SBA lending?

Bankwell Bank's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Florida, and by industry in Finance and Insurance.

Is Bankwell Bank an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?

The loan record shows Bankwell Bank operating under PLP delegated authority: 230 of its 7(a) loans (70.3%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 122 in FY2024–2026. The SBA grants and renews PLP status and publishes no public roster, so this is the processing record, not a certification.

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Sources and disclaimer. All figures are computed from the U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31), as described in our methodology. The charge-off rate is the share of Bankwell Bank's 7(a) loans marked charged off (504 loans do not report charge-off status); it is not a lifetime default rate. SBA Loan Index is not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor. This is general information, not advice.
Cite this analysis

Mario Bailey. (2026). Bankwell Bank SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/bankwell-bank/

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