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7(a) lenderLancaster, Pennsylvanianon-bank 7(a) lender447th of 2,184 by approvals
Community First Capital Corp
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.
Community First Capital Corp (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is a non-bank 7(a) lender in the SBA 7(a) program, 447th of 2,184 by approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: 62 loans worth $9.8M.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 12 approvals totalling $1.4M, down 29% on FY2024 (17). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 5 more.
The median approval was $73K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 67.7% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 1 state or territory and 11 counties, led by Pennsylvania (100.0%). The largest industry group was retail trade at 22.6% of approvals, and 1.6% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 222 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 11 as charged off (5.0%), 186 as paid in full and 25 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* | 5 | $425K | $90K | $85K | 26 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $1.4M | $51K | $117K | 35 |
| FY2024 | 17 | $2.7M | $79K | $159K | 192 |
| FY2023 | 5 | $1.2M | $215K | $244K | 38 |
| FY2022 | 18 | $2.2M | $69K | $125K | 109 |
| FY2021 | 10 | $2.2M | $184K | $222K | 81 |
| FY2020 | 16 | $2.3M | $69K | $143K | 147 |
| FY2019 | 28 | $2.8M | $48K | $101K | 357 |
| FY2018 | 27 | $3.0M | $100K | $113K | 252 |
| FY2017 | 22 | $3.0M | $70K | $136K | 224 |
| FY2016 | 33 | $3.8M | $70K | $115K | 260 |
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 126 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 | Pennsylvania | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 246 | 20,449 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 24 | 2,853 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 222 | 17,596 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 186 | 13,626 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 11 | 1,040 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 25 | 2,930 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 5.0% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $607K | $171M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 10 | 7 | 0 | — | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 15 | 8 | 0 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 27 | 19 | 0 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 23 | 18 | 2 | — | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 19 | 14 | 3 | — | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 21 | 18 | 1 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 19 | 19 | 0 | — | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 17 | 14 | 3 | — | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 11 | 11 | 0 | — | 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 | $73K | $190K |
| Average approval | $158K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 67.7% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 53.2% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 1.6% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 7.3 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (1 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 62 | $9.8M | 100.0% |
In Pennsylvania the lender accounts for 0.6% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (11 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster County, PA | 19 | $2.8M | 30.6% | |
| 2 | Berks County, PA | 12 | $1.9M | 19.4% | |
| 3 | Montgomery County, PA | 7 | $2.5M | 11.3% | |
| 4 | Lehigh County, PA | 7 | $1.2M | 11.3% | |
| 5 | York County, PA | 6 | $563K | 9.7% | |
| 6 | Dauphin County, PA | 6 | $236K | 9.7% | |
| 7 | Delaware County, PA | 1 | — | 1.6% | |
| 8 | Northampton County, PA | 1 | — | 1.6% | |
| 9 | Cumberland County, PA | 1 | — | 1.6% | |
| 10 | Philadelphia County, PA | 1 | — | 1.6% | |
| 11 | Chester County, PA | 1 | — | 1.6% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Trade | 14 | 22.6% | |
| 2 | Wholesale Trade | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 3 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 5 | Transportation and Warehousing | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 6 | Construction | 5 | 8.1% | |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 5 | 8.1% | |
| 8 | Educational Services | 4 | 6.5% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 6 | 9.7% | |
| 2 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 5 | 8.1% | |
| 3 | Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersNAICS 4249 | 4 | 6.5% | |
| 4 | Grocery StoresNAICS 4451 | 3 | 4.8% | |
| 5 | Personal Care ServicesNAICS 8121 | 3 | 4.8% | |
| 6 | Bakeries and Tortilla ManufacturingNAICS 3118 | 3 | 4.8% | |
| 7 | Other Schools and InstructionNAICS 6116 | 2 | 3.2% | |
| 8 | Building Equipment ContractorsNAICS 2382 | 2 | 3.2% | |
| 9 | Child Day Care ServicesNAICS 6244 | 2 | 3.2% | |
| 10 | Building Finishing ContractorsNAICS 2383 | 2 | 3.2% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less37.1%23
- $50,001 to $150,00030.6%19
- $150,001 to $350,00017.7%11
- $350,001 to $1 million14.5%9
Loan terms
- 5 years or less45.2%28
- Over 5 to 10 years46.8%29
- Over 10 to 20 years8.1%5
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old38.7%24
- New business, 2 years or less9.7%6
- Startup, loan funds will open the business43.5%27
- Change of ownership8.1%5
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7a General | 35 | 56.5% | |
| 2 | SBA Express Program | 25 | 40.3% | |
| 3 | Export Express | 2 | 3.2% |
Franchise share
1 of 62 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (1.6%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoot 360 | 1 | 1.6% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does Community First Capital Corp make?
SBA approved 12 7(a) loans through Community First Capital Corp in FY2025, worth $1.4M, and 62 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 447th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are Community First Capital Corp's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $73K and the average $158K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is Community First Capital Corp's charge-off rate?
Of 222 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 11 as charged off (5.0%), 186 as paid in full and 25 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 Community First Capital Corp lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: general freight trucking (6); restaurants and other eating places (5); miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (4); grocery stores (3).
Where does Community First Capital Corp make SBA loans?
In 1 state or territory. Pennsylvania 62. In Pennsylvania it accounts for 0.6% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is Community First Capital Corp's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 34, against 44 in the three before: falling (-23%).
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