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SBA loans in Dallas County, Texas
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses located in the county, set against the number of businesses there and against the state.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
SBA approved 2,638 loans to businesses in Dallas County, Texas, in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $2.15bn: 2,523 under 7(a) and 115 under 504.
That is 37.1 approvals per 1,000 business establishments (71,182 establishments in 2023), close to the Texas figure of 37.2 and close to the national 41.0.
It ranks 2nd of 227 Texas counties with approvals. In FY2025 there were 703, up 19% on FY2024.
214 lenders had approvals here; the most active were The Huntington National Bank (219), BayFirst National Bank (108) and Newtek Bank, National Association (98). The most common industry was restaurants and other eating places.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Lenders most active in Dallas County
By number of approvals to businesses in the county, FY2021–FY2025; 214 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 219 | $136M | 8.3% | |
| 2 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 108 | $19.0M | 4.1% | |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 98 | $48.6M | 3.7% | |
| 4 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 95 | $13.2M | 3.6% | |
| 5 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 93 | $16.9M | 3.5% | |
| 6 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 92 | $35.6M | 3.5% | |
| 7 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 85 | $115M | 3.2% | |
| 8 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 85 | $41.6M | 3.2% | |
| 9 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | 78 | $46.0M | 3.0% | |
| 10 | Enterprise Bank & TrustClayton, MO | 57 | $92.0M | 2.2% | |
| 11 | First Internet Bank of IndianaFishers, IN | 53 | $71.1M | 2.0% | |
| 12 | PCB BankLos Angeles, CA | 49 | $61.8M | 1.9% | |
| 13 | Bank of HopeLos Angeles, CA | 48 | $46.9M | 1.8% | |
| 14 | PNC Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 45 | $12.6M | 1.7% | |
| 15 | Bank of America, National AssociationCharlotte, NC | 44 | $30.7M | 1.7% |
Industries
| # | Industry group (NAICS 4-digit) | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 269 | 10.2% | |
| 2 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 96 | 3.6% | |
| 3 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 95 | 3.6% | |
| 4 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 67 | 2.5% | |
| 5 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 64 | 2.4% | |
| 6 | Building Equipment ContractorsNAICS 2382 | 63 | 2.4% | |
| 7 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 55 | 2.1% | |
| 8 | Computer Systems Design and Related ServicesNAICS 5415 | 55 | 2.1% | |
| 9 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 55 | 2.1% | |
| 10 | Residential Building ConstructionNAICS 2361 | 54 | 2.0% |
Sectors
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Trade | 343 | 13.0% | |
| 2 | Accommodation and Food Services | 342 | 13.0% | |
| 3 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 296 | 11.2% | |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 287 | 10.9% | |
| 5 | Construction | 281 | 10.7% | |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 260 | 9.9% | |
| 7 | Manufacturing | 169 | 6.4% | |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 162 | 6.1% |
Approvals by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) approvals | 7(a) dollars | Median 7(a) | 504 approvals | 504 dollars | All approvals | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 345 | $292M | $350K | 11 | $14.2M | 356 | 5,051 |
| FY2025 | 679 | $506M | $315K | 24 | $51.1M | 703 | 8,968 |
| FY2024 | 571 | $382M | $300K | 20 | $40.1M | 591 | 7,719 |
| FY2023 | 438 | $291M | $350K | 18 | $29.1M | 456 | 7,244 |
| FY2022 | 399 | $331M | $430K | 30 | $49.9M | 429 | 5,554 |
| FY2021 | 436 | $444M | $560K | 23 | $22.0M | 459 | 6,746 |
| FY2020 | 342 | $277M | $455K | 20 | $22.4M | 362 | 4,696 |
| FY2019 | 459 | $333M | $331K | 13 | $11.8M | 472 | 4,922 |
| FY2018 | 519 | $351M | $300K | 19 | $26.5M | 538 | 5,776 |
| FY2017 | 621 | $328M | $200K | 24 | $31.4M | 645 | 7,474 |
| FY2016 | 678 | $306M | $150K | 24 | $47.1M | 702 | 9,719 |
In FY2016–FY2020, the five fiscal years before the current window, the county had 2,719 approvals.
Against Texas and the country
| FY2021–FY2025 | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals | 2,638 | 24,935 | 342,825 |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 37.1 | 37.2 | 41.0 |
| Median 7(a) approval | $350K | $320K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $1.2M | $974K | $657K |
| Average approval | $814K | $770K | $573K |
| 504 share of approvals | 4.4% | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 13.7 | 12.6 | 10.5 |
| Share of state approvals | 10.6% | 100.0% | — |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less11.8%310
- $50,001 to $150,00018.5%488
- $150,001 to $350,00018.2%481
- $350,001 to $1 million26.7%704
- $1 million to $2 million13.2%349
- Over $2 million11.6%306
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old53.8%1,418
- New business, 2 years or less15.1%398
- Startup, loan funds will open the business18.6%490
- Change of ownership12.5%330
- Not answered0.1%2
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans in Dallas County?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (219), BayFirst National Bank (108), Newtek Bank, National Association (98), Northeast Bank (95), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (93). Volume says how active a lender is, nothing about terms or service.
How large are typical SBA loans in Dallas County?
The median 7(a) approval was $350K and the median 504 approval $1.2M; the Texas 7(a) median was $320K.
Which industries get the most SBA loans in Dallas County?
Restaurants and Other Eating Places (269); Automotive Repair and Maintenance (96); Personal Care Services (95); Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (67); Services to Buildings and Dwellings (64).
Is SBA lending in Dallas County rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 1,750, against 1,250 in the three before: rising (+40%).
How does Dallas County compare with the rest of Texas?
37.1 approvals per 1,000 establishments against 37.2 statewide, and 2,638 of the state's 24,935 approvals.
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Establishment counts are from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023, which leaves out most farms, government and businesses without employees. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error