Lending data
Who actually lends to retail businesses in New Jersey?
901 SBA 7(a) loans went to retail businesses in New Jersey recently, at a median of $200,000. Here are the lenders that made them, ranked.
901 SBA 7(a) loans went to retail businesses in New Jersey in the most recent fiscal years. The median was $200,000 over 10 years. The most active lender was TD Bank, with 233 loans.
What lending to retail businesses in New Jersey actually looks like
Every figure on this page is computed from SBA 7(a) loan-level FOIA data released 2026-06-30. It reflects loans that were actually approved, not rate cards or advertised ranges.
| Measure | Retail, New Jersey | All 7(a) borrowers |
|---|---|---|
| Loans approved | 901 | 214,102 |
| Median loan | $200,000 | $150,000 |
| 25th - 75th percentile | $50,000 - $512,300 | $50,000 - $500,000 |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years |
| Median initial rate | 10.50% | 10.25% |
| Share to startups | 30.1% | 33.6% |
| Charge-off rate, FY2010-19 cohort | 8.4% | 7.1% |
Which lenders actually funded them
Ranked by loans approved to retail businesses in New Jersey. This is the list worth working from, because a lender that has funded dozens of businesses like yours in your state has seen your file before.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Bank | 233 | $70,100 | 32% | 11.50% |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 72 | $47,500 | 22% | 11.74% |
| BayFirst National Bank | 35 | $150,000 | 0% | 12.50% |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 33 | $500,000 | 9% | 11.25% |
| Northeast Bank | 33 | $100,000 | 9% | 10.25% |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | 32 | $200,000 | 16% | 12.50% |
| Peapack Private Bank and Trust | 29 | $630,000 | 10% | 9.75% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 23 | $300,000 | 44% | 10.25% |
| Provident Bank | 22 | $632,500 | 36% | 10.00% |
| Newtek Bank | 22 | $175,000 | 14% | 11.50% |
What stands out in this market
Reading the figures above against the national picture:
- Loans here run larger than average. The median of $200,000 is 33% above the $150,000 national median. Expect lenders in this market to be geared toward bigger deals, and expect a small request to get less attention.
- Startup share is about average, at 30% against 34% nationally.
- One lender dominates. TD Bank alone made 26% of these loans, and the top three made 38%. 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.
Which of them lend to new businesses
Of those loans, 30.1% went to businesses the SBA classes as startups — new, under two years old, or opening with the proceeds. These are the lenders in this market that actually wrote them.
| Lender | Loans | Median loan | Startup share | Median rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Bank | 74 | $70,100 | 32% | 11.50% |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 16 | $47,500 | 22% | 11.74% |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 15 | $15,000 | 83% | 12.88% |
| Fulton Bank | 13 | $1,100,000 | 65% | 9.38% |
| United Midwest Savings Bank | 13 | $140,000 | 100% | 10.75% |
| The Huntington National Bank | 10 | $300,000 | 44% | 10.25% |
How to use this
- Shortlist three lenders from the table whose median loan is close to what you need.
- 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 the cash flow supports.
- Assemble the package before you call. The document checklist is the single biggest thing you control.
Compare other markets
- Other sectors in New Jersey: construction, restaurants and hotels, professional services, personal services, healthcare, trucking
- Retail in comparable states: Washington, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, Colorado