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7(a) lenderDallas, Texasnon-bank 7(a) lender237th of 2,184 by approvals
First Western SBLC, LLC
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 151 7(a) loans, worth $305M, through First Western SBLC, LLC of Dallas, Texas, a non-bank 7(a) lender in the SBA 7(a) program. By number of approvals that is 237th among 2,184 active 7(a) lenders.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 13 approvals totalling $27.4M, down 54% on FY2024 (28). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 11 more.
The median approval was $1.8M, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 0.0% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 34 states and territories and 117 counties, led by Ohio (13.2%), Texas (8.6%) and Florida (6.0%). The largest industry group was accommodation and food services at 98.7% of approvals, and 80.1% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 378 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 6 as charged off (1.6%), 307 as paid in full and 65 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* | 11 | $22.6M | $1.9M | $2.1M | 136 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $27.4M | $1.9M | $2.1M | 113 |
| FY2024 | 28 | $50.2M | $1.8M | $1.8M | 306 |
| FY2023 | 21 | $42.6M | $1.6M | $2.0M | 219 |
| FY2022 | 19 | $39.1M | $1.9M | $2.1M | 290 |
| FY2021 | 70 | $146M | $1.8M | $2.1M | 765 |
| FY2020 | 25 | $44.9M | $1.5M | $1.8M | 250 |
| FY2019 | 22 | $42.6M | $1.9M | $1.9M | 240 |
| FY2018 | 33 | $73.8M | $2.3M | $2.2M | 447 |
| FY2017 | 36 | $73.2M | $1.8M | $2.0M | 413 |
| FY2016 | 29 | $45.0M | $1.2M | $1.6M | 338 |
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 145 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 | Ohio | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 397 | 36,740 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 19 | 5,259 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 378 | 31,481 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 307 | 25,599 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 6 | 1,791 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 65 | 4,091 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 1.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $3.8M | $213M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 58 | 36 | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 25 | 16 | 0 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 22 | 14 | 0 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 33 | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 36 | 30 | 1 | 2.8% | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 28 | 21 | 1 | — | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 28 | 28 | 0 | — | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 20 | 19 | 0 | — | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 33 | 27 | 2 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 26 | 25 | 1 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 39 | 37 | 1 | 2.6% | 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 | $1.8M | $190K |
| Average approval | $2.0M | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 0.0% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 4.6% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 80.1% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 11.2 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 1.6% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (34 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 20 | $51.5M | 13.2% | |
| 2 | Texas | 13 | $27.0M | 8.6% | |
| 3 | Florida | 9 | $20.8M | 6.0% | |
| 4 | West Virginia | 8 | $21.7M | 5.3% | |
| 5 | Michigan | 8 | $19.5M | 5.3% | |
| 6 | Illinois | 8 | $13.4M | 5.3% | |
| 7 | Indiana | 7 | $11.7M | 4.6% | |
| 8 | New York | 7 | $11.4M | 4.6% | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 6 | $9.8M | 4.0% | |
| 10 | Virginia | 5 | $11.5M | 3.3% | |
| 11 | Montana | 5 | $8.4M | 3.3% | |
| 12 | Louisiana | 4 | $9.5M | 2.6% |
In Ohio the lender accounts for 0.1% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (117 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahoning County, OH | 4 | $11.8M | 2.6% | |
| 2 | Harris County, TX | 4 | $7.8M | 2.6% | |
| 3 | Portage County, OH | 3 | $8.8M | 2.0% | |
| 4 | Cabell County, WV | 3 | $6.3M | 2.0% | |
| 5 | Ward County, ND | 3 | $3.3M | 2.0% | |
| 6 | Lucas County, OH | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 7 | Montgomery County, OH | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 8 | Franklin County, OH | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 9 | Gadsden County, FL | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 10 | Oakland County, MI | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 11 | Bernalillo County, NM | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 12 | Hinds County, MS | 2 | — | 1.3% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 149 | 98.7% | |
| 2 | Retail Trade | 2 | 1.3% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 148 | 98.0% | |
| 2 | Gasoline StationsNAICS 4471 | 1 | 0.7% | |
| 3 | Gasoline StationsNAICS 4571 | 1 | 0.7% | |
| 4 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 1 | 0.7% |
Approval sizes
- $150,001 to $350,0002.0%3
- $350,001 to $1 million17.2%26
- $1 million to $2 million38.4%58
- Over $2 million42.4%64
Loan terms
- Over 10 to 20 years2.0%3
- Over 20 years98.0%148
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old22.5%34
- New business, 2 years or less4.6%7
- Change of ownership72.8%110
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preferred Lenders Program | 149 | 98.7% | |
| 2 | 7a General | 2 | 1.3% |
Franchise share
121 of 151 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (80.1%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Roof Inn | 10 | 6.6% | |
| 2 | Quality Inn | 10 | 6.6% | |
| 3 | Super 8 by Wyndhan | 9 | 6.0% | |
| 4 | Baymont by Wyndham | 8 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | Days Inn | 8 | 5.3% | |
| 6 | Holiday Inn Express | 7 | 4.6% | |
| 7 | Best Western | 7 | 4.6% | |
| 8 | Motel 6 | 7 | 4.6% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does First Western SBLC, LLC make?
SBA approved 13 7(a) loans through First Western SBLC, LLC in FY2025, worth $27.4M, and 151 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 237th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are First Western SBLC, LLC's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $1.8M and the average $2.0M. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is First Western SBLC, LLC's charge-off rate?
Of 378 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 6 as charged off (1.6%), 307 as paid in full and 65 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 Western SBLC, LLC lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: traveler accommodation (148); gasoline stations (1); gasoline stations (1); restaurants and other eating places (1).
Where does First Western SBLC, LLC make SBA loans?
In 34 states and territories. Ohio 20, Texas 13, Florida 9, West Virginia 8, Michigan 8. In Ohio it accounts for 0.1% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is First Western SBLC, LLC's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 62, against 114 in the three before: falling (-46%).
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