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Some New Hampshire-based banks were among the largest lenders to “The Granite State” businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 7(a) program. Whether your business is a restaurant, auto repair, medical practice, funeral home, veterinary or hotel, your mission is to exceed your customer expectations. So, if you’re ready to step up your business to the next level, here are the top SBA Lenders in New Hampshire:
| State Rank | Bank | Headquarters | # Loans | Avg Loan | Avg Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TD Bank | Wilmington, DE | 105 | $57,573 | 10.0% |
| 2 | Eastern Bank | Boston, MA | 47 | $154,553 | 8.7% |
| 3 | Northway Bank | Berlin, NH | 41 | $42,829 | 6.3% |
| 4 | Citizens Bank | Providence, RI | 37 | $99,930 | 7.3% |
| 5 | People's United Bank | Bridgeport, CT | 23 | $499,348 | 5.8% |
| 6 | Primary Bank | Bedford, NH | 23 | $309,870 | 6.0% |
| 7 | Merrimack County Savings Bank | Concord, NH | 20 | $101,525 | 6.3% |
| 8 | Optima Bank & Trust Company | Portsmouth, NH | 20 | $169,230 | 5.7% |
| 9 | The Provident Bank | Amesbury, MA | 20 | $389,200 | 6.3% |
| 10 | Enterprise Bank and Trust | Lowell, MA | 17 | $268,800 | 5.9% |
| 11 | Bank of New Hampshire | Laconia, NH | 16 | $66,625 | 6.2% |
| 12 | Meredith Village Savings Bank | Meredith, NH | 16 | $278,775 | 7.8% |
| 13 | Independence Bank | East Greenwich, RI | 11 | $103,182 | 6.7% |
| 14 | Triangle CU | Nashua, NH | 11 | $208,873 | 6.2% |
| 15 | Bar Harbor Bank & Trust | Bar Harbor, ME | 10 | $161,730 | 6.2% |