SBA loan data
SBA loans in Chester County, PA: FY2020–FY2025 data
Chester County ranked #5 of Pennsylvania's 67 counties by number of SBA 7(a) and 504 loans approved in FY2020–FY2025, with 5.3% of the state's loans. Below: volume by year, loan sizes, industries, and the lenders and CDCs that made the most loans.
Data as of (SBA 7(a) & 504 FOIA release). Headline figures cover fiscal years 2020 through 2025 (October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2025). Methodology and sources.
Headline numbers, FY2020–FY2025
590 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $371.6 million were approved in Chester County in FY2020–FY2025 (542 7(a) and 48 504), excluding loans later cancelled.
- 590SBA loans approved (7(a) + 504)
- $371.6 millionTotal approved amount
- $233,750Median 7(a) loan (542 loans)
- $716,500Median 504 amount (48 loans)
- 6,599Jobs supported, as reported on the loans
- 12.5%Loans to franchise businesses
What this means for a borrower
- Half of the 7(a) loans approved in Chester County were between $55,000 and $638,000, and the median was $233,750, 56% above the Pennsylvania median of $150,000. A request well above $638,000 would be larger than three in four 7(a) loans recorded here.
- 39.7% of 7(a) loans here were under $150,000 (Pennsylvania: 47.3%).
- 504 loans were 8.1% of the loans counted here (Pennsylvania: 7.0%), with a median 504 amount of $716,500.
- 80 lenders (counted by name as recorded in the data) approved at least one 7(a) loan here. The 10 most active by count made 60.1% of 7(a) loans, so 7(a) lending here is concentrated among a small group of lenders.
- 7(a) approvals went from 75 in FY2020 to 135 in FY2025, up 80%.
- The sector with the most loans was Construction (14.7% of loans), followed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (13.9%).
These are counts of approved loans. The data does not show applications that were declined or withdrawn, so it says nothing about approval odds, and past volume is not a forecast for any individual request.
Loans by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) loans | 7(a) amount | 504 loans | 504 amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 75 | $44.8 million | 11 | $15.7 million |
| FY2021 | 67 | $58.8 million | 11 | $5.98 million |
| FY2022 | 73 | $56.8 million | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| FY2023 | 92 | $42.2 million | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| FY2024 | 100 | $44.0 million | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| FY2025 | 135 | $74.4 million | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| FY2026 (to 06/30, partial) | 59 | $28.8 million | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
FY2026 covers only part of the year and is not included in any other figure on this page. Recent years can still change as loans are cancelled after approval.
Loan sizes
| Measure | 7(a) | 504 |
|---|---|---|
| Loans | 542 | 48 |
| 25th percentile | $55,000 | $435,500 |
| Median | $233,750 | $716,500 |
| 75th percentile | $638,000 | $1,230,500 |
| Average | $592,209 | $1,053,813 |
| Loan amount | 7(a) loans | 7(a) share | 504 loans | 504 share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $150,000 | 215 | 39.7% | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| $150,000 to $349,999 | 104 | 19.2% | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| $350,000 to $999,999 | 123 | 22.7% | 20 | 41.7% |
| $1 million to $1,999,999 | 53 | 9.8% | 14 | 29.2% |
| $2 million to $4,999,999 | 45 | 8.3% | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
| $5 million or more | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 | fewer than 10 |
504 amounts are the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data (the "GrossApproval" field); the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included, so 504 and 7(a) amounts are not directly comparable.
Industries
| Sector | Loans | Share | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 87 | 14.7% | $53.0 million |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 82 | 13.9% | $47.9 million |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 72 | 12.2% | $39.1 million |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 60 | 10.2% | $29.9 million |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 57 | 9.7% | $32.3 million |
| Retail Trade (44-45) | 53 | 9.0% | $31.9 million |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 38 | 6.4% | $18.1 million |
| Manufacturing (31-33) | 36 | 6.1% | $30.9 million |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 29 | 4.9% | $31.5 million |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 21 | 3.6% | $20.4 million |
| Industry | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodelers (236118) | 23 | 3.9% |
| Child Care Services (624410) | 21 | 3.6% |
| Full-Service Restaurants (722511) | 21 | 3.6% |
| Limited-Service Restaurants (722513) | 18 | 3.1% |
| Landscaping Services (561730) | 17 | 2.9% |
| General Automotive Repair (811111) | 17 | 2.9% |
| All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990) | 11 | 1.9% |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940) | 11 | 1.9% |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220) | 10 | 1.7% |
| All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990) | 10 | 1.7% |
Shares are of all 7(a) and 504 loans for Chester County, PA in FY2020–FY2025. Only industries with at least 10 loans are listed.
Most active lenders and CDCs
Ranked by number of loans approved for Chester County, PA in FY2020–FY2025, then by amount. Names are shown exactly as recorded in SBA's data; the same institution can appear under more than one name, and we do not merge them. Lenders or CDCs with fewer than 10 loans here are not listed. This is a count of past activity, not a ranking of quality or a recommendation.
| # | Lender (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TD Bank, National Association | 70 | $10.7 million |
| 2 | Meridian Bank | 59 | $61.0 million |
| 3 | Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 49 | $38.4 million |
| 4 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 48 | $5.95 million |
| 5 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 20 | $18.7 million |
| 6 | The Huntington National Bank | 20 | $5.27 million |
| 7 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 17 | $7.18 million |
| 8 | KeyBank National Association | 16 | $3.64 million |
| 9 | Fulton Bank, National Association | 15 | $12.5 million |
| 10 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 12 | $4.06 million |
| # | CDC (as recorded) | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Eastern Economic Development Company of Pennsylvania | 41 | $40.5 million |
80 lender names appear on at least one 7(a) loan for Chester County, PA.
7(a) loans by processing method
| Processing method (as recorded) | Loans | Share of 7(a) |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred Lenders Program | 286 | 52.8% |
| SBA Express Program | 228 | 42.1% |
| 7a General | 24 | 4.4% |
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Questions this data answers
How many SBA loans were approved in Chester County, Pennsylvania from FY2020 to FY2025?
590 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $371.6 million: 542 7(a) loans and 48 504 loans, according to SBA FOIA data as of June 30, 2026. Loans later cancelled are excluded.
What is the median SBA 7(a) loan size in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
$233,750 for loans approved in FY2020–FY2025. Half of the 7(a) loans were between $55,000 and $638,000; the average was $592,209, pulled up by a smaller number of large loans.
What is the typical SBA 504 loan amount in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
The median 504 amount was $716,500 across 48 loans. This is the CDC portion recorded in SBA's data; the separate first-lien lender loan in a 504 project is not included.
Which industries received the most SBA loans in Chester County, Pennsylvania?
By loan count: Construction (14.7%), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (13.9%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12.2%), based on the NAICS code recorded for each loan.
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