Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Lower Ct River Vly County?
131 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Lower Ct River Vly County recently, at a median of $115,300. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
131 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Lower Ct River Vly County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $115,300. The most active lender was Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, with 27 loans.
SBA lending in Lower Ct River Vly County, by the numbers
Every figure here is computed from SBA 7(a) loan-level FOIA data released 2026-06-30 — loans that were actually approved to businesses in this county, not advertised ranges.
| Measure | Lower Ct River Vly County | Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 131 | 2,826 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $115,300 | $120,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $250,000 | $50,000 - $340,875 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.50% | 10.50% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 28.2% | 32.4% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 1,295 | 24,269 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Lower Ct River Vly County. The median, startup share and rate columns describe each lender's own loans in this county, not its national averages.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 27 | $50,000 | 33% | 10.75% |
| Liberty Bank | 18 | $100,000 | 33% | 11.00% |
| TD Bank | 15 | $74,000 | 27% | 10.75% |
| Webster Bank | 14 | $95,000 | 14% | 10.07% |
| KeyBank | 7 | $40,000 | 57% | 11.24% |
| Newtek Bank | 6 | $125,000 | 0% | 10.50% |
| Beacon Bank and Trust | 5 | $200,000 | 0% | 9.25% |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 5 | $350,000 | 60% | 8.99% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 4 | $150,000 | 0% | 12.75% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 4 | $325,000 | 0% | 9.88% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loans here run smaller than average. The median of $115,300 is 23% below the $150,000 national median. Smaller loans price higher under the SBA spread caps, so budget for a rate above the headline range.
- Startup share is about average, at 28% against 34% nationally.
- No single lender dominates, but the top three made 46% of these loans, so the shortlist below covers most of the active market.
Who borrows in Lower Ct River Vly County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by construction.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 16.8% |
| Professional Services | 18 | 13.7% |
| Healthcare | 16 | 12.2% |
| Personal Services | 14 | 10.7% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 12 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.6% |
| Admin Services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Retail | 8 | 6.1% |
How to use this
- Shortlist three lenders from the table whose median loan in this county is close to what you need. Size match matters more than brand.
- Ask each whether they are a Preferred Lender and how many 7(a) loans they closed last year — see choosing an SBA lender.
- Check your coverage first with the affordability calculator, so you ask for a number your cash flow supports.
- Follow your sector link in the table above for lender data specific to your industry across Connecticut.
Other counties in Connecticut
- Nearby markets with published data: Capitol County, Western Ct County, South Central Ct County, Naugatuck Vly County, Greater Bridgeport County, Southeastern Ct County