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7(a) lenderBrookings, South DakotaFDIC-insured bank214th of 2,184 by approvals
First Bank & Trust
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.
In FY2021 to FY2025 SBA approved 178 7(a) loans, worth $136M, through First Bank & Trust of Brookings, South Dakota, an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program. By number of approvals that is 214th among 2,184 active 7(a) lenders.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 64 approvals totalling $39.1M, up 36% on FY2024 (47). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 19 more.
The median approval was $400K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 21.9% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 5 states and territories and 38 counties, led by Minnesota (57.9%), South Dakota (34.3%) and Iowa (3.4%). The largest industry group was other services (except public administration) at 16.9% of approvals, and 9.0% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 37 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 1 as charged off (2.7%), 34 as paid in full and 2 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* | 19 | $12.9M | $349K | $678K | 409 |
| FY2025 | 64 | $39.1M | $340K | $611K | 870 |
| FY2024 | 47 | $20.1M | $290K | $428K | 719 |
| FY2023 | 39 | $48.7M | $665K | $1.2M | 747 |
| FY2022 | 28 | $28.0M | $644K | $999K | 395 |
| FY2021 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| FY2020 | 5 | $3.8M | $447K | $758K | 128 |
| FY2019 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| FY2018 | 2 | — | — | — | 60 |
| FY2017 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| FY2016 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 |
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 8 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 | Minnesota | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 37 | 18,934 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 0 | 2,040 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 37 | 16,894 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 34 | 13,664 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 1 | 778 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 2 | 2,452 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 2.7% | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $380K | $131M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 5 | 4 | 0 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 3 | 3 | 0 | — | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 6 | 6 | 0 | — | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 4 | 3 | 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 | $400K | $190K |
| Average approval | $763K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 21.9% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 39.9% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 15.3 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 2.7% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (5 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 103 | $84.9M | 57.9% | |
| 2 | South Dakota | 61 | $40.3M | 34.3% | |
| 3 | Iowa | 6 | $6.6M | 3.4% | |
| 4 | Nebraska | 5 | $2.6M | 2.8% | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 3 | $1.4M | 1.7% |
In Minnesota the lender accounts for 1.3% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (38 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hennepin County, MN | 36 | $28.5M | 20.2% | |
| 2 | Minnehaha County, SD | 16 | $10.7M | 9.0% | |
| 3 | Ramsey County, MN | 15 | $20.8M | 8.4% | |
| 4 | Brookings County, SD | 15 | $6.6M | 8.4% | |
| 5 | Anoka County, MN | 13 | $12.0M | 7.3% | |
| 6 | Lincoln County, SD | 13 | $6.4M | 7.3% | |
| 7 | Scott County, MN | 8 | $2.2M | 4.5% | |
| 8 | Dakota County, MN | 5 | $6.8M | 2.8% | |
| 9 | Codington County, SD | 5 | $6.5M | 2.8% | |
| 10 | St. Louis County, MN | 4 | $2.4M | 2.2% | |
| 11 | Sherburne County, MN | 4 | $1.8M | 2.2% | |
| 12 | Pennington County, SD | 3 | $3.7M | 1.7% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 30 | 16.9% | |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 23 | 12.9% | |
| 3 | Accommodation and Food Services | 23 | 12.9% | |
| 4 | Retail Trade | 21 | 11.8% | |
| 5 | Construction | 17 | 9.6% | |
| 6 | Manufacturing | 13 | 7.3% | |
| 7 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 11 | 6.2% | |
| 8 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 3.9% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 21 | 11.8% | |
| 2 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 10 | 5.6% | |
| 3 | Other Personal ServicesNAICS 8129 | 10 | 5.6% | |
| 4 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 9 | 5.1% | |
| 5 | Drycleaning and Laundry ServicesNAICS 8123 | 8 | 4.5% | |
| 6 | Home Health Care ServicesNAICS 6216 | 6 | 3.4% | |
| 7 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 5419 | 5 | 2.8% | |
| 8 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 5 | 2.8% | |
| 9 | Lessors of Real EstateNAICS 5311 | 4 | 2.2% | |
| 10 | Nonresidential Building ConstructionNAICS 2362 | 4 | 2.2% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less6.2%11
- $50,001 to $150,00015.7%28
- $150,001 to $350,00023.6%42
- $350,001 to $1 million35.4%63
- $1 million to $2 million9.6%17
- Over $2 million9.6%17
Loan terms
- 5 years or less3.9%7
- Over 5 to 10 years54.5%97
- Over 10 to 20 years6.7%12
- Over 20 years34.8%62
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old41.6%74
- New business, 2 years or less21.9%39
- Startup, loan funds will open the business18.0%32
- Change of ownership18.5%33
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Lenders Program | 127 | 71.3% | |
| 2 | SBA Express Program | 38 | 21.3% | |
| 3 | 7a General | 12 | 6.7% | |
| 4 | 7(a) WCP | 1 | 0.6% |
Franchise share
16 of 178 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (9.0%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ziggi's Coffee | 3 | 1.7% | |
| 2 | Culligan | 3 | 1.7% | |
| 3 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 2 | 1.1% | |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman | 2 | 1.1% | |
| 5 | Subway | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 6 | Scooter's Coffee | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 7 | The UPS Store | 1 | 0.6% | |
| 8 | Floor Coverings International | 1 | 0.6% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does First Bank & Trust make?
SBA approved 64 7(a) loans through First Bank & Trust in FY2025, worth $39.1M, and 178 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 214th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are First Bank & Trust's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $400K and the average $763K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is First Bank & Trust's charge-off rate?
Of 37 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 1 as charged off (2.7%), 34 as paid in full and 2 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 First Bank & Trust lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: restaurants and other eating places (21); automotive repair and maintenance (10); other personal services (10); other amusement and recreation industries (9).
Where does First Bank & Trust make SBA loans?
In 5 states and territories. Minnesota 103, South Dakota 61, Iowa 6, Nebraska 5, Wisconsin 3. In Minnesota it accounts for 1.3% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is First Bank & Trust's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 150, against 33 in the three before: rising (+355%).
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