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7(a) lenderSalt Lake City, UtahFDIC-insured bank316th of 2,184 by approvals
First Utah 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 Utah Bank, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program. SBA approved 100 of its 7(a) loans worth $148M in FY2021 to FY2025, which places it 316th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 33 approvals totalling $54.0M, up 14% on FY2024 (29). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 21 more.
The median approval was $843K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 29.0% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 12 states and territories and 25 counties, led by Utah (75.0%), Texas (4.0%) and Arizona (4.0%). The largest industry group was accommodation and food services at 26.0% of approvals, and 13.0% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 259 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 5 as charged off (1.9%), 225 as paid in full and 29 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* | 21 | $22.6M | $150K | $1.1M | 464 |
| FY2025 | 33 | $54.0M | $846K | $1.6M | 849 |
| FY2024 | 29 | $32.1M | $150K | $1.1M | 590 |
| FY2023 | 11 | $15.5M | $750K | $1.4M | 102 |
| FY2022 | 10 | $16.3M | $1.5M | $1.6M | 206 |
| FY2021 | 17 | $29.7M | $1.6M | $1.7M | 425 |
| FY2020 | 17 | $21.7M | $800K | $1.3M | 440 |
| FY2019 | 31 | $31.5M | $474K | $1.0M | 655 |
| FY2018 | 28 | $22.2M | $333K | $792K | 323 |
| FY2017 | 31 | $29.6M | $450K | $956K | 576 |
| FY2016 | 33 | $32.7M | $565K | $992K | 878 |
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 140 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 | Utah | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 287 | 12,601 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 28 | 1,336 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 259 | 11,265 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 225 | 9,360 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 5 | 583 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 29 | 1,322 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 1.9% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 0.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $918K | $83.3M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 16 | 13 | 0 | — | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 15 | 12 | 0 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 22 | 14 | 1 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 26 | 22 | 1 | — | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 22 | 22 | 0 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 36 | 32 | 1 | 2.8% | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 27 | 23 | 2 | — | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 17 | 17 | 0 | — | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 10 | 8 | 0 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 6 | 6 | 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 | $843K | $190K |
| Average approval | $1.5M | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 29.0% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 27.0% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 21.7 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 1.9% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (12 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 75 | $92.6M | 75.0% | |
| 2 | Texas | 4 | $14.6M | 4.0% | |
| 3 | Arizona | 4 | $14.4M | 4.0% | |
| 4 | Idaho | 4 | $2.1M | 4.0% | |
| 5 | California | 3 | $1.5M | 3.0% | |
| 6 | Michigan | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 7 | Wyoming | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 8 | Florida | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 9 | Georgia | 1 | — | 1.0% | |
| 10 | Washington | 1 | — | 1.0% | |
| 11 | Kansas | 1 | — | 1.0% | |
| 12 | North Carolina | 1 | — | 1.0% |
In Utah the lender accounts for 1.5% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (25 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake County, UT | 55 | $66.9M | 55.0% | |
| 2 | Utah County, UT | 12 | $16.2M | 12.0% | |
| 3 | Davis County, UT | 3 | $1.9M | 3.0% | |
| 4 | Oakland County, MI | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 5 | Coconino County, AZ | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 6 | Yavapai County, AZ | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 7 | Collin County, TX | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 8 | Natrona County, WY | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 9 | Tooele County, UT | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 10 | Twin Falls County, ID | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 11 | Charlotte County, FL | 2 | — | 2.0% | |
| 12 | Harris County, TX | 1 | — | 1.0% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 26 | 26.0% | |
| 2 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14 | 14.0% | |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 11 | 11.0% | |
| 4 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 9 | 9.0% | |
| 5 | Construction | 8 | 8.0% | |
| 6 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 7 | 7.0% | |
| 7 | Transportation and Warehousing | 6 | 6.0% | |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade | 5 | 5.0% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 15 | 15.0% | |
| 2 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 6 | 6.0% | |
| 3 | Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesNAICS 5419 | 6 | 6.0% | |
| 4 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 5 | 5.0% | |
| 5 | Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNAICS 2389 | 5 | 5.0% | |
| 6 | RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational CampsNAICS 7212 | 4 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | Offices of PhysiciansNAICS 6211 | 3 | 3.0% | |
| 8 | Child Day Care ServicesNAICS 6244 | 2 | 2.0% | |
| 9 | Freight Transportation ArrangementNAICS 4885 | 2 | 2.0% | |
| 10 | Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt ManufacturingNAICS 3327 | 2 | 2.0% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less2.0%2
- $50,001 to $150,00027.0%27
- $150,001 to $350,0009.0%9
- $350,001 to $1 million20.0%20
- $1 million to $2 million12.0%12
- Over $2 million30.0%30
Loan terms
- 5 years or less4.0%4
- Over 5 to 10 years46.0%46
- Over 10 to 20 years12.0%12
- Over 20 years38.0%38
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old55.0%55
- New business, 2 years or less9.0%9
- Startup, loan funds will open the business18.0%18
- Change of ownership18.0%18
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Lenders Program | 91 | 91.0% | |
| 2 | SBA Express Program | 4 | 4.0% | |
| 3 | Working Capital CAPLine | 3 | 3.0% | |
| 4 | 7a General | 2 | 2.0% |
Franchise share
13 of 100 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (13.0%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massage Luxe | 3 | 3.0% | |
| 2 | Extended Stay America Suites | 2 | 2.0% | |
| 3 | Kiddie Academy | 2 | 2.0% | |
| 4 | Motel 6 | 2 | 2.0% | |
| 5 | Sleep Inn | 1 | 1.0% | |
| 6 | Circle K Convenience Store & Motor Fuel Franchise | 1 | 1.0% | |
| 7 | TheOriginal Pancake House | 1 | 1.0% | |
| 8 | Sunbelt Business Brokers | 1 | 1.0% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does First Utah Bank make?
SBA approved 33 7(a) loans through First Utah Bank in FY2025, worth $54.0M, and 100 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 316th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are First Utah Bank's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $843K and the average $1.5M. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is First Utah Bank's charge-off rate?
Of 259 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 5 as charged off (1.9%), 225 as paid in full and 29 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 Utah Bank lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: restaurants and other eating places (15); traveler accommodation (6); other professional, scientific, and technical services (6); automotive repair and maintenance (5).
Where does First Utah Bank make SBA loans?
In 12 states and territories. Utah 75, Texas 4, Arizona 4, Idaho 4, California 3. In Utah it accounts for 1.5% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is First Utah Bank's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 73, against 44 in the three before: rising (+66%).
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