SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, SBA lenders funded 9,654 7(a) and 504 loans since FY2010, totaling $2.4B, an average of $247K per loan. The most active lender is Granite State Economic Development Corporation, 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 New Hampshire
Ranked by SBA loans funded in New Hampshire since FY2010. Each lender's figures, including its 7(a) charge-off rate, cover its New Hampshire loans only. Charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans, never on 504 loans, so a lender without a reliable 7(a) sample in New Hampshire shows “not reported,” never 0%.
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| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite State Economic Development Corporation | 1,248 | $550.2M | $441K | not reported |
| 2 | TD Bank, National Association | 1,232 | $136.5M | $111K | 4.22% |
| 3 | Eastern Bank | 676 | $91.3M | $135K | 3.85% |
| 4 | Camden National Bank | 615 | $38.6M | $63K | 3.58% |
| 5 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 364 | $81.3M | $223K | 2.20% |
| 6 | Citizens Bank, National Association | 363 | $58.6M | $162K | 3.03% |
| 7 | Meredith Village Savings Bank | 353 | $36.4M | $103K | 2.55% |
| 8 | Bar Harbor Bank & Trust | 341 | $46.1M | $135K | 2.05% |
| 9 | Bank of New Hampshire | 291 | $26.9M | $92K | 2.41% |
| 10 | Merrimack County Savings Bank | 272 | $40.7M | $150K | 1.10% |
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 New Hampshire
An SBA 504 project in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Granite State Economic Development Corporation | 1,248 | $550.2M |
| Capital Regional Development Council | 163 | $78.5M |
| Bay Colony Development Corporation | 120 | $64.4M |
| New England Certified Development Corporation | 113 | $60.0M |
All Certified Development Companies · Current 504 loan rates · How 504 loans work
Top industries funded in New Hampshire
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,177 | $350.5M |
| Retail Trade | 1,295 | $332.3M |
| Manufacturing | 870 | $315.2M |
| Construction | 1,451 | $214.4M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 864 | $206.5M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 602 | $174.6M |
| Other Services | 971 | $166.6M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 283 | $120.7M |
Top cities for SBA loans in New Hampshire
Where SBA 7(a) and 504 borrowers in New Hampshire are located, by funded volume.
| City | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 647 | $168.6M |
| Nashua | 433 | $134.8M |
| Portsmouth | 496 | $132.5M |
| Dover | 270 | $73.4M |
| Londonderry | 213 | $65.0M |
| Concord | 337 | $63.0M |
| Salem | 226 | $61.9M |
| Bedford | 250 | $60.8M |
SBA lending by metro area in New Hampshire
Which lenders fund each New Hampshire market, with local loan sizes and industries.
- SBA lenders in Boston, MA 26,095 loans
- SBA lenders in Manchester, NH 2,529 loans
- SBA lenders in Lebanon, NH 1,210 loans
- SBA lenders in Concord, NH 1,042 loans
- SBA lenders in Laconia, NH 591 loans
- SBA lenders in Keene, NH 433 loans
SBA lending in New Hampshire by year
Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 643 | $111.2M |
| 2011 | 762 | $150.3M |
| 2012 | 629 | $130.0M |
| 2013 | 481 | $99.6M |
| 2014 | 508 | $102.9M |
| 2015 | 560 | $111.2M |
| 2016 | 598 | $111.2M |
| 2017 | 635 | $124.1M |
| 2018 | 666 | $134.9M |
| 2019 | 579 | $140.2M |
| 2020 | 495 | $136.0M |
| 2021 | 548 | $210.6M |
| 2022 | 516 | $186.0M |
| 2023 | 459 | $138.8M |
| 2024 | 667 | $162.7M |
| 2025 | 682 | $257.9M |
| 2026 | 226 | $73.0M |
SBA lending in New Hampshire: frequently asked questions
How much SBA lending is there in New Hampshire?
SBA lenders funded 9,654 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $2.4B in New Hampshire in the public SBA data (as of 2026-03-31), an average of $247K per loan.
Who is the most active SBA lender in New Hampshire?
Granite State Economic Development Corporation is the most active SBA lender in New Hampshire in the public data, by loans funded.
What industries get the most SBA loans in New Hampshire?
The most-funded industry for SBA loans in New Hampshire is Accommodation and Food Services.
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