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7(a) lenderAbilene, TexasFDIC-insured bank481st of 2,184 by approvals
First Financial 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.
First Financial Bank (Abilene, Texas) is an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program, 481st of 2,184 by approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: 54 loans worth $34.4M.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 13 approvals totalling $11.5M, up 30% on FY2024 (10). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 6 more.
The median approval was $389K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 22.2% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 1 state or territory and 23 counties, led by Texas (100.0%). The largest industry group was accommodation and food services at 20.4% of approvals, and 14.8% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 274 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 18 as charged off (6.6%), 233 as paid in full and 23 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is close to 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* | 6 | $7.7M | $728K | $1.3M | 207 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $11.5M | $437K | $888K | 550 |
| FY2024 | 10 | $4.1M | $408K | $408K | 113 |
| FY2023 | 9 | $2.7M | $378K | $302K | 90 |
| FY2022 | 17 | $8.2M | $315K | $485K | 287 |
| FY2021 | 5 | $7.8M | $955K | $1.6M | 90 |
| FY2020 | 16 | $11.1M | $191K | $696K | 171 |
| FY2019 | 10 | $9.4M | $815K | $939K | 179 |
| FY2018 | 32 | $18.2M | $231K | $568K | 402 |
| FY2017 | 25 | $4.9M | $150K | $197K | 245 |
| FY2016 | 30 | $8.0M | $150K | $268K | 210 |
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 113 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 | Texas | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 301 | 48,931 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 27 | 5,758 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 274 | 43,173 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 233 | 31,848 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 18 | 3,650 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 23 | 7,675 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 6.6% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $5.1M | $682M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | 3 | 0 | — | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 16 | 12 | 1 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 10 | 6 | 0 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 31 | 22 | 3 | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 22 | 17 | 0 | — | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 27 | 25 | 2 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 16 | 12 | 2 | — | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 27 | 25 | 2 | — | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 32 | 28 | 3 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 26 | 23 | 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 | $389K | $190K |
| Average approval | $637K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 22.2% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 46.3% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 20.9 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (1 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 54 | $34.4M | 100.0% |
In Texas the lender accounts for 0.2% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (23 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarrant County, TX | 7 | $5.3M | 13.0% | |
| 2 | Taylor County, TX | 7 | $1.7M | 13.0% | |
| 3 | Jefferson County, TX | 6 | $3.0M | 11.1% | |
| 4 | Montgomery County, TX | 4 | $2.3M | 7.4% | |
| 5 | Eastland County, TX | 4 | $2.2M | 7.4% | |
| 6 | Tom Green County, TX | 3 | $1.3M | 5.6% | |
| 7 | Palo Pinto County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 8 | Parker County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 9 | Callahan County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 10 | Brazos County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 11 | Harris County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% | |
| 12 | Wise County, TX | 2 | — | 3.7% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 11 | 20.4% | |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 6 | 11.1% | |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 9.3% | |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 7 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 8 | Manufacturing | 3 | 5.6% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 8 | 14.8% | |
| 2 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 4 | 7.4% | |
| 4 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)NAICS 7224 | 3 | 5.6% | |
| 5 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 6 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 7 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 5419 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 8 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 2 | 3.7% | |
| 9 | Other Transportation Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 3369 | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 10 | Gasoline StationsNAICS 4471 | 1 | 1.9% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less3.7%2
- $50,001 to $150,00018.5%10
- $150,001 to $350,00022.2%12
- $350,001 to $1 million42.6%23
- $1 million to $2 million9.3%5
- Over $2 million3.7%2
Loan terms
- 5 years or less5.6%3
- Over 5 to 10 years59.3%32
- Over 10 to 20 years31.5%17
- Over 20 years3.7%2
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old20.4%11
- New business, 2 years or less5.6%3
- Startup, loan funds will open the business40.7%22
- Change of ownership33.3%18
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7a General | 48 | 88.9% | |
| 2 | Preferred Lenders Program | 3 | 5.6% | |
| 3 | SBA Express Program | 3 | 5.6% |
Franchise share
8 of 54 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (14.8%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEI Fuel Services, Inc | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 2 | P.volve | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 3 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 4 | Firehouse Subs | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 5 | Smoothie King | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 6 | Hotworx | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 7 | Rush Bowls | 1 | 1.9% | |
| 8 | Caring Senior Service | 1 | 1.9% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does First Financial Bank make?
SBA approved 13 7(a) loans through First Financial Bank in FY2025, worth $11.5M, and 54 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 481st of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are First Financial Bank's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $389K and the average $637K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is First Financial Bank's charge-off rate?
Of 274 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 18 as charged off (6.6%), 233 as paid in full and 23 still outstanding; the 7(a) program figure for the same approval years is 6.6%, so the rate here is close to 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 Financial Bank lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: restaurants and other eating places (8); other amusement and recreation industries (4); offices of other health practitioners (4); drinking places (alcoholic beverages) (3).
Where does First Financial Bank make SBA loans?
In 1 state or territory. Texas 54. In Texas it accounts for 0.2% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is First Financial Bank's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 32, against 38 in the three before: falling (-16%).
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