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Bangor Savings Bank
SBA 7(a) loan approvals by fiscal year, where they went, how large they were, and how loans from earlier years turned out.
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.
Bangor Savings Bank (Bangor, Maine) is an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program, 123rd of 2,184 by approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: 312 loans worth $58.0M.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 69 approvals totalling $14.4M, up 15% on FY2024 (60). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 25 more.
The median approval was $125K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 60.6% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 4 states and territories and 29 counties, led by Maine (78.8%), New Hampshire (19.2%) and Massachusetts (1.6%). The largest industry group was accommodation and food services at 21.2% of approvals, and 3.8% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 868 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 23 as charged off (2.6%), 760 as paid in full and 85 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is below it.
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. Loans appear under the lender they are assigned to today, so a lender's figures include loans it took over. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Approvals by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Approvals | Dollars approved | Median approval | Average approval | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 25 | $6.4M | $200K | $257K | 182 |
| FY2025 | 69 | $14.4M | $150K | $209K | 760 |
| FY2024 | 60 | $10.1M | $110K | $169K | 513 |
| FY2023 | 77 | $15.1M | $130K | $196K | 796 |
| FY2022 | 50 | $7.8M | $122K | $156K | 406 |
| FY2021 | 56 | $10.6M | $117K | $189K | 630 |
| FY2020 | 42 | $5.7M | $52K | $137K | 260 |
| FY2019 | 59 | $6.2M | $50K | $105K | 591 |
| FY2018 | 59 | $6.5M | $68K | $110K | 308 |
| FY2017 | 85 | $12.3M | $90K | $145K | 459 |
| FY2016 | 99 | $14.8M | $98K | $150K | 793 |
Approvals are counted in the year SBA approved them and include approvals later cancelled. In the five fiscal years before the current window (FY2016–FY2020) the lender had 344 approvals. First approval on file: FY2010.
How earlier loans turned out
Only loans approved at least five fiscal years ago (FY2010–FY2021) are counted, because newer loans have had little time to be paid in full or charged off. "Charged off" is SBA's status for a loan on which it has written off the remaining balance.
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | This lender | Maine | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 938 | 3,794 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 70 | 409 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 868 | 3,385 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 760 | 2,851 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 23 | 145 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 85 | 389 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 2.6% | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $3.9M | $16.4M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 54 | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 40 | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 57 | 45 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 57 | 53 | 2 | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 80 | 67 | 1 | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 92 | 84 | 3 | 3.3% | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 115 | 108 | 2 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 94 | 87 | 5 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 83 | 77 | 3 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 48 | 42 | 5 | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 70 | 68 | 1 | 1.4% | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 78 | 77 | 1 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
A share is shown only where at least 30 loans from that year were disbursed.
Against the 7(a) program
| FY2021–FY2025 | This lender | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|
| Median approval | $125K | $190K |
| Average approval | $186K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 60.6% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 55.4% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 10.0 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 2.6% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (4 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 246 | $43.7M | 78.8% | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 60 | $12.7M | 19.2% | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 5 | $1.2M | 1.6% | |
| 4 | Connecticut | 1 | — | 0.3% |
In Maine the lender accounts for 14.9% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (29 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County, ME | 105 | $19.3M | 33.7% | |
| 2 | Penobscot County, ME | 32 | $6.9M | 10.3% | |
| 3 | York County, ME | 29 | $5.2M | 9.3% | |
| 4 | Rockingham County, NH | 20 | $4.2M | 6.4% | |
| 5 | Merrimack County, NH | 17 | $3.1M | 5.4% | |
| 6 | Knox County, ME | 14 | $2.0M | 4.5% | |
| 7 | Somerset County, ME | 12 | $1.8M | 3.8% | |
| 8 | Hillsborough County, NH | 11 | $2.0M | 3.5% | |
| 9 | Androscoggin County, ME | 11 | $1.3M | 3.5% | |
| 10 | Hancock County, ME | 9 | $2.4M | 2.9% | |
| 11 | Waldo County, ME | 9 | $1.4M | 2.9% | |
| 12 | Strafford County, NH | 6 | $1.4M | 1.9% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 66 | 21.2% | |
| 2 | Construction | 39 | 12.5% | |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 33 | 10.6% | |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 31 | 9.9% | |
| 5 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 27 | 8.7% | |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 25 | 8.0% | |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 24 | 7.7% | |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 20 | 6.4% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 50 | 16.0% | |
| 2 | Beverage ManufacturingNAICS 3121 | 10 | 3.2% | |
| 3 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 10 | 3.2% | |
| 4 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)NAICS 7224 | 10 | 3.2% | |
| 5 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 9 | 2.9% | |
| 6 | Grocery StoresNAICS 4451 | 9 | 2.9% | |
| 7 | Building Finishing ContractorsNAICS 2383 | 9 | 2.9% | |
| 8 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 8 | 2.6% | |
| 9 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 8 | 2.6% | |
| 10 | Legal ServicesNAICS 5411 | 8 | 2.6% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less15.7%49
- $50,001 to $150,00044.9%140
- $150,001 to $350,00025.6%80
- $350,001 to $1 million13.5%42
- $1 million to $2 million0.3%1
Loan terms
- 5 years or less11.5%36
- Over 5 to 10 years74.4%232
- Over 10 to 20 years11.2%35
- Over 20 years2.9%9
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old37.8%118
- New business, 2 years or less18.3%57
- Startup, loan funds will open the business37.2%116
- Change of ownership6.7%21
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Lenders Program | 157 | 50.3% | |
| 2 | SBA Express Program | 153 | 49.0% | |
| 3 | Working Capital CAPLine | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 4 | Export Express | 1 | 0.3% |
Franchise share
12 of 312 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (3.8%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoo Health Club | 3 | 1.0% | |
| 2 | All Dry | 2 | 0.6% | |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services | 2 | 0.6% | |
| 4 | Mosquito Squad | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 5 | OTTO Protland Pizza | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 6 | Mister Bagel | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 7 | Realty ONE Group | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 8 | Signarama | 1 | 0.3% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does Bangor Savings Bank make?
SBA approved 69 7(a) loans through Bangor Savings Bank in FY2025, worth $14.4M, and 312 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 123rd of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are Bangor Savings Bank's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $125K and the average $186K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is Bangor Savings Bank's charge-off rate?
Of 868 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 23 as charged off (2.6%), 760 as paid in full and 85 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is below it. Loans are listed under the lender that holds them today, so the figure includes loans taken over from other lenders. Status is as recorded by SBA on 30 Jun 2026.
Which industries does Bangor Savings Bank lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: restaurants and other eating places (50); beverage manufacturing (10); services to buildings and dwellings (10); drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (10).
Where does Bangor Savings Bank make SBA loans?
In 4 states and territories. Maine 246, New Hampshire 60, Massachusetts 5, Connecticut 1. In Maine it accounts for 14.9% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is Bangor Savings Bank's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 206, against 148 in the three before: rising (+39%).
Where does this data come from?
From the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, as of 30 Jun 2026. Borrower names and addresses in those files are discarded when the files are read and appear nowhere on this site.
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. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error