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SBA lenders in Bennington, VT
Which lenders fund Bennington-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Vermont: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Bennington area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Bennington micropolitan area, wherever the lender is headquartered. National SBA lenders that fund here are included.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 79 | $9.7M | $123K | 1.27% |
| 2 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 28 | $5.9M | $210K | 0.00% |
| 3 | Granite State Economic Development Corporation | 10 | $5.1M | $509K | not reported |
| 4 | The Bank of Bennington | 37 | $3.5M | $93K | 5.41% |
| 5 | TD Bank, National Association | 20 | $2.4M | $118K | 5.00% |
| 6 | Heritage Family FCU | 12 | $1.9M | $163K | not reported |
| 7 | Community National Bank | 6 | $1.2M | $200K | not reported |
| 8 | MountainOne Bank | 5 | $538K | $108K | not reported |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Bennington compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Bennington area | $75K ▼ 6.3% | 5.7% ▼ 3.4 pts |
| Vermont | $80K | 9.0% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Bennington
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 46 | $17.9M |
| Retail Trade | 43 | $5.0M |
| Manufacturing | 32 | $4.6M |
| Other Services | 18 | $4.1M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13 | $2.5M |
| Construction | 28 | $1.7M |
| Administrative and Support | 11 | $1.6M |
| Real Estate | 6 | $776K |
SBA lending in Bennington by year
Geography, precisely
"Bennington area" here means the Bennington, VT micropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Bennington County, VT. Loans are placed by the SBA's recorded project county, which can differ from a borrower's mailing address. Counts are SBA 7(a) and 504 funded loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31. See the methodology.