SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Delaware
In Delaware, SBA lenders funded 1,336 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $574.9M, an average of $430K per loan. The most active lender is Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB, and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
1,336
Total volume
$574.9M
Average loan size
$430K
Most active SBA lenders in Delaware
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 80 | $62.9M |
| Delaware Community Development Corporation | 77 | $57.8M |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 412 | $49.6M |
| Beacon Bank and Trust | 21 | $28.8M |
| Fulton Bank, National Association | 29 | $28.4M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 23 | $22.8M |
| Newtek Bank, National Association | 32 | $18.7M |
| Grow America Fund, Incorporated | 21 | $15.8M |
Top industries funded in Delaware
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 133 | $72.0M |
| Retail Trade | 174 | $69.5M |
| Manufacturing | 62 | $64.1M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 159 | $61.3M |
| Other Services | 142 | $50.9M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 98 | $48.7M |
| Construction | 167 | $45.7M |
| Administrative and Support | 100 | $29.2M |
SBA lending in Delaware by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | $4.0M |
| 2011 | 11 | $9.4M |
| 2012 | 13 | $12.3M |
| 2013 | 9 | $12.4M |
| 2014 | 3 | $1.2M |
| 2015 | 5 | $6.4M |
| 2016 | 5 | $2.5M |
| 2017 | 3 | $2.9M |
| 2018 | 9 | $6.0M |
| 2019 | 4 | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 131 | $63.8M |
| 2021 | 146 | $66.5M |
| 2022 | 154 | $62.0M |
| 2023 | 201 | $80.7M |
| 2024 | 249 | $93.5M |
| 2025 | 284 | $98.5M |
| 2026 | 99 | $49.8M |
Sources and disclaimer. Figures are computed from the
U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31); see our
methodology. SBA Loan Index is
not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor.