Local lending data
Who lends to businesses in Strafford County?
156 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Strafford County recently, at a median of $75,000. The lenders that made them, ranked, with local rates and startup share.
156 SBA 7(a) loans went to businesses in Strafford County in the most recent fiscal years, at a median of $75,000. The most active lender was TD Bank, with 45 loans.
SBA lending in Strafford 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 | Strafford County | New Hampshire | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 156 | 1,743 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $75,000 | $90,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $30,000 - $181,250 | $39,700 - $222,000 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 36.5% | 30.1% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| Jobs supported | 1,164 | 12,524 | 2,142,602 |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to businesses in Strafford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Bank | 45 | $50,000 | 22% | 10.50% |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 27 | $25,000 | 63% | 11.74% |
| Kennebunk Savings Bank | 10 | $167,500 | 30% | 7.97% |
| Bangor Savings Bank | 8 | $110,000 | 62% | 8.16% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 7 | $240,000 | 86% | 11.00% |
| First Seacoast Bank | 7 | $297,000 | 29% | 8.75% |
| Service FCU | 7 | $25,000 | 0% | 8.24% |
| Strafford Economic Development Corporation | 7 | $100,000 | 43% | 7.75% |
| Eastern Bank | 6 | $92,500 | 17% | 10.37% |
| Primary Bank | 3 | $500,000 | 0% | 8.75% |
What stands out here
Reading these figures against the national picture:
- Loans here run smaller than average. The median of $75,000 is 50% 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 36% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. TD Bank alone made 29% of these loans, and the top three made 53%. That concentration usually means a lender with a dedicated program for this sector — worth starting there, but get a second quote so you know the terms are competitive.
- This market has performed well. Its FY2010-2019 charge-off rate of 4.6% is below the 7.1% overall figure, which is part of why lenders compete for it.
Who borrows in Strafford County
The mix of industries taking SBA loans here, led by construction.
| Sector | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 23.7% |
| Restaurants and Hotels | 22 | 14.1% |
| Retail | 16 | 10.3% |
| Healthcare | 15 | 9.6% |
| Personal Services | 13 | 8.3% |
| Admin Services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 7.7% |
| Professional Services | 10 | 6.4% |
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 New Hampshire.
Other counties in New Hampshire
- Nearby markets with published data: Rockingham County, Hillsborough County, Merrimack County, Belknap County, Carroll County, Grafton County