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 10 SBA Lenders in New Hampshire:
| State Rank | Bank | Headquarters | # Loans | Avg Loan | Avg Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TD Bank | Wilmington, DE | 112 | $47,381 | 8.9% |
| 2 | Citizens Bank | Providence, RI | 47 | $100,777 | 6.6% |
| 3 | Eastern Bank | Boston, MA | 46 | $90,015 | 7.5% |
| 4 | Bank of New Hampshire | Laconia, NH | 45 | $77,356 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Northway Bank | Berlin, NH | 37 | $42,414 | 5.9% |
| 6 | Merrimack County Savings Bank | Concord, NH | 29 | $75,652 | 5.4% |
| 7 | The Provident Bank | Amesbury, MA | 24 | $490,067 | 5.5% |
| 8 | People's United Bank | Bridgeport, CT | 21 | $353,738 | 5.2% |
| 9 | Meredith Village Savings Bank | Meredith, NH | 18 | $113,350 | 6.5% |
| 10 | Enterprise Bank and Trust | Lowell, MA | 15 | $175,400 | 5.2% |
| 11 | Granite Bank | Colebrook, NH | 12 | $83,675 | 5.2% |
| 12 | Salem Co-operative Bank | Salem, NH | 12 | $64,033 | 5.4% |
| 13 | Optima Bank & Trust Company | Portsmouth, NH | 10 | $149,560 | 5.7% |
| 14 | Triangle CU | Nashua, NH | 10 | $196,300 | 5.2% |
| 15 | Celtic Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | 8 | $150,000 | 6.9% |