SBA lender profile
Grow America Fund, Incorporated
Grow America Fund, Incorporated appears in the public SBA loan data with 445 funded 7(a) loans since FY2010, totaling $246.1M, an average of $553K per loan, and an estimated 8,565 jobs supported. Its SBA lending concentrates in California and the Manufacturing sector. Across its 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 3.8%. 68.3% 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 68
- Scale 81
- Activity 81
- Consistency 88
A relative profile signal from the public SBA record, not a prediction of approval or a guarantee.
Is Grow America Fund, Incorporated the right lender for you?
Lenders fund what they know. Grow America Fund, Incorporated's SBA lending concentrates in California (125 loans) and Manufacturing (83 loans), at an average loan of $553K. If your business does not look like that, a different SBA lender is likely the better fit.
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Where Grow America Fund, Incorporated lends
Top states by funded SBA volume.
| State | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| California | 125 | $58.1M |
| New York | 95 | $55.9M |
| Ohio | 77 | $34.5M |
| Washington | 52 | $33.1M |
| Delaware | 35 | $25.3M |
| Florida | 12 | $5.8M |
Metro areas where Grow America Fund, Incorporated funds
What Grow America Fund, Incorporated funds
Top industries by funded SBA volume.
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 83 | $63.1M |
| Wholesale Trade | 47 | $35.1M |
| Retail Trade | 71 | $32.0M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 73 | $29.0M |
| Construction | 33 | $16.2M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 30 | $16.0M |
Grow America Fund, Incorporated SBA lending by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 | $11.9M |
| 2011 | 48 | $23.1M |
| 2012 | 22 | $9.6M |
| 2013 | 46 | $29.7M |
| 2014 | 21 | $14.2M |
| 2015 | 31 | $25.8M |
| 2016 | 22 | $8.7M |
| 2017 | 30 | $15.5M |
| 2018 | 29 | $15.9M |
| 2019 | 30 | $13.8M |
| 2020 | 37 | $11.3M |
| 2021 | 17 | $13.3M |
| 2022 | 12 | $4.5M |
| 2023 | 31 | $13.2M |
| 2024 | 29 | $18.6M |
| 2025 | 17 | $15.5M |
| 2026 | 2 | $1.4M |
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Grow America Fund, Incorporated: frequently asked questions
Does Grow America Fund, Incorporated offer SBA loans?
Yes. Grow America Fund, Incorporated appears in the public SBA data with 445 funded SBA 7(a) loans totaling $246.1M.
How many SBA loans has Grow America Fund, Incorporated made?
Grow America Fund, Incorporated is associated with 445 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $246.1M in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31).
What is Grow America Fund, Incorporated's SBA charge-off rate?
About 3.8% of Grow America Fund, Incorporated'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 Grow America Fund, Incorporated do most of its SBA lending?
Grow America Fund, Incorporated's SBA lending in the data is most concentrated in California, and by industry in Manufacturing.
Is Grow America Fund, Incorporated an SBA Preferred Lender (PLP)?
The loan record shows Grow America Fund, Incorporated operating under PLP delegated authority: 304 of its 7(a) loans (68.3%) were processed through the Preferred Lenders Program, including 11 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). Grow America Fund, Incorporated SBA lending profile. SBA Loan Index. https://sbaloanindex.com/lenders/grow-america-fund-incorporated/
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