SBA lender profile
Brightbridge, Inc.
Brightbridge, Inc. appears in the public SBA loan data with 423 funded 504 and 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $377.9M, an average of $893K per loan, and an estimated 5,735 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in Tennessee and the Accommodation and Food Services sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 8.8%. 11.3% 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 50
- Scale 84
- Activity 86
- Consistency 89
A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.
Is Brightbridge, Inc. the right lender for you?
Lenders fund what they know. Brightbridge, Inc.'s SBA lending concentrates in Tennessee (390 loans) and Accommodation and Food Services (117 loans), at an average loan of $893K. If your business does not look like that, a different SBA lender is likely the better fit.
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Where Brightbridge, Inc. lends
Top states by funded SBA volume.
Metro areas where Brightbridge, Inc. funds
What Brightbridge, Inc. funds
Top industries by funded SBA volume.
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 117 | $161.2M |
| Retail Trade | 49 | $41.1M |
| Manufacturing | 39 | $36.2M |
| Other Services | 57 | $33.0M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 50 | $30.7M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 23 | $17.1M |
Brightbridge, Inc. SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43 | $27.4M |
| 2011 | 39 | $30.1M |
| 2012 | 37 | $41.2M |
| 2013 | 19 | $16.3M |
| 2014 | 20 | $14.0M |
| 2015 | 20 | $15.4M |
| 2016 | 17 | $14.9M |
| 2017 | 27 | $8.4M |
| 2018 | 19 | $13.0M |
| 2019 | 18 | $15.6M |
| 2020 | 21 | $26.1M |
| 2021 | 36 | $30.8M |
| 2022 | 29 | $31.5M |
| 2023 | 28 | $20.2M |
| 2024 | 19 | $25.5M |
| 2025 | 22 | $37.1M |
| 2026 | 9 | $10.5M |
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Brightbridge, Inc.: frequently asked questions
Does Brightbridge, Inc. offer SBA loans?
Yes. Brightbridge, Inc. appears in the public SBA data with 423 funded SBA 504 and 7(a) loans totaling $377.9M.
How many SBA loans has Brightbridge, Inc. made?
Brightbridge, Inc. is associated with 423 SBA 504 and 7(a) loans totaling $377.9M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).
What is Brightbridge, Inc.'s SBA charge-off rate?
About 8.8% of Brightbridge, Inc.'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 Brightbridge, Inc. do most of its SBA lending?
Brightbridge, Inc.'s SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in Tennessee, and by industry in Accommodation and Food Services.
Is Brightbridge, Inc. an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?
The loan record shows Brightbridge, Inc. operating under PLP delegated authority: 9 of its 7(a) loans (11.3%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 5 in FY2024–2026. The SBA grants and renews PLP status and publishes no public roster, so this is the processing record, not a certification.
This page is the public view of your institution's SBA record: rank, trajectory, and market position, computed from the complete public 7(a)/504 dataset. The full competitive picture (your share against named competitors by state and industry, and the growing markets you're absent from) is available to your team.
Request your institution's benchmarking →Mario Bailey. (2026). Brightbridge, Inc. SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/brightbridge-inc/
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