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SBA Lending in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, SBA lenders funded 1,830 7(a) and 504 loans since FY2010, totaling $825.8M, an average of $451K per loan. The most active lender is Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)
Top SBA lenders in District of Columbia
Ranked by SBA loans funded in District of Columbia since FY2010. Each lender's figures, including its 7(a) charge-off rate, cover its District of Columbia loans only. Charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans, never on 504 loans, so a lender without a reliable 7(a) sample in District of Columbia shows “not reported,” never 0%.
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| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 368 | $53.0M | $144K | 7.07% |
| 2 | TD Bank, National Association | 133 | $23.3M | $175K | 8.27% |
| 3 | Business Finance Group, Inc. | 103 | $94.1M | $914K | not reported |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 91 | $18.4M | $203K | 2.20% |
| 5 | EagleBank | 85 | $47.0M | $553K | 8.24% |
| 6 | Truist Bank | 74 | $29.2M | $395K | 6.76% |
| 7 | Hanmi Bank | 61 | $38.5M | $632K | 4.92% |
| 8 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 46 | $24.8M | $539K | 0.00% |
| 9 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 45 | $22.4M | $498K | 4.44% |
| 10 | PNC Bank, National Association | 44 | $8.3M | $190K | 2.27% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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504 lenders (CDCs) in District of Columbia
An SBA 504 project in District of Columbia pairs two lenders: a bank or credit union funds roughly half the cost as a first mortgage, and a Certified Development Company (CDC) funds about 40% through an SBA-backed debenture, with the borrower putting down around 10%. Below are the CDCs most active on 504 loans in District of Columbia, ranked by 504 loans funded in the state since FY2010. Figures are 504-only; charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans only and does not apply to CDCs.
| CDC | 504 loans | 504 volume |
|---|---|---|
| Business Finance Group, Inc. | 102 | $93.9M |
| Chesapeake Business Finance Corporation | 24 | $30.4M |
| Rappahannock Economic Development Corporation | 14 | $17.8M |
| 504 Capital Corporation | 3 | $7.1M |
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Top industries funded in District of Columbia
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 386 | $226.3M |
| Retail Trade | 303 | $154.3M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 365 | $127.0M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 185 | $100.5M |
| Other Services | 138 | $46.7M |
| Manufacturing | 57 | $29.5M |
| Construction | 94 | $25.6M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 50 | $22.9M |
Top cities for SBA loans in District of Columbia
Where SBA 7(a) and 504 borrowers in District of Columbia are located, by funded volume.
| City | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,821 | $823.6M |
| Washington Dc | 5 | $1.4M |
| Sw, Washington | 1 | $450K |
| Roanoke | 1 | $225K |
| Washinton | 2 | $100K |
SBA lending by metro area in District of Columbia
Which lenders fund each District of Columbia market, with local loan sizes and industries.
- SBA lenders in Washington, DC 15,604 loans
SBA lending in District of Columbia by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77 | $29.3M |
| 2011 | 94 | $40.3M |
| 2012 | 75 | $28.6M |
| 2013 | 89 | $38.5M |
| 2014 | 84 | $37.7M |
| 2015 | 116 | $58.9M |
| 2016 | 112 | $37.8M |
| 2017 | 118 | $51.9M |
| 2018 | 130 | $57.1M |
| 2019 | 105 | $46.4M |
| 2020 | 82 | $30.8M |
| 2021 | 99 | $57.3M |
| 2022 | 108 | $63.8M |
| 2023 | 127 | $57.3M |
| 2024 | 154 | $76.0M |
| 2025 | 185 | $86.5M |
| 2026 | 75 | $27.7M |
SBA lending in District of Columbia: frequently asked questions
How much SBA lending is there in District of Columbia?
SBA lenders funded 1,830 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $825.8M in District of Columbia in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31), an average of $451K per loan.
Who is the most active SBA lender in District of Columbia?
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company is the most active SBA lender in District of Columbia in the public data, by loans funded.
What industries get the most SBA loans in District of Columbia?
The most-funded industry for SBA loans in District of Columbia is Accommodation and Food Services.
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