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7(a) lenderZanesville, OhioFDIC-insured bank235th of 2,184 by approvals
The Community 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.
The Community Bank, based in Zanesville, Ohio, is an FDIC-insured bank in the SBA 7(a) program. SBA approved 155 of its 7(a) loans worth $13.1M in FY2021 to FY2025, which places it 235th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 14 approvals totalling $1.3M, down 33% on FY2024 (21). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 10 more.
The median approval was $54K, against $190K for the 7(a) program as a whole; 85.8% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 47.8%).
Its loans went to businesses in 2 states and territories and 11 counties, led by Ohio (99.4%) and Michigan (0.6%). The largest industry group was other services (except public administration) at 18.7% of approvals, and 0.6% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 352 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 8 as charged off (2.3%), 302 as paid in full and 42 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* | 10 | $1.5M | $96K | $145K | 42 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $1.3M | $92K | $93K | 57 |
| FY2024 | 21 | $3.1M | $55K | $149K | 109 |
| FY2023 | 38 | $2.7M | $63K | $71K | 209 |
| FY2022 | 42 | $3.5M | $45K | $83K | 120 |
| FY2021 | 40 | $2.5M | $36K | $62K | 215 |
| FY2020 | 21 | $2.2M | $39K | $106K | 108 |
| FY2019 | 9 | $1.1M | $50K | $121K | 164 |
| FY2018 | 10 | $541K | $41K | $54K | 48 |
| FY2017 | 46 | $4.0M | $53K | $86K | 297 |
| FY2016 | 54 | $5.2M | $50K | $96K | 287 |
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 | Ohio | 7(a) program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 374 | 36,740 | 639,905 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 22 | 5,259 | 79,313 |
| Disbursed loans | 352 | 31,481 | 560,592 |
| Paid in full | 302 | 25,599 | 435,813 |
| Charged off | 8 | 1,791 | 36,891 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 42 | 4,091 | 87,888 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 2.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Dollars charged off | $532K | $213M | $5.70bn |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 7(a) program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 39 | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| FY2020 | 21 | 15 | 0 | — | 4.0% |
| FY2019 | 9 | 8 | 0 | — | 6.7% |
| FY2018 | 8 | 7 | 0 | — | 7.9% |
| FY2017 | 43 | 40 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| FY2016 | 54 | 50 | 0 | 0.0% | 7.2% |
| FY2015 | 47 | 44 | 0 | 0.0% | 6.9% |
| FY2014 | 47 | 41 | 1 | 2.1% | 6.4% |
| FY2013 | 33 | 31 | 1 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| FY2012 | 21 | 19 | 0 | — | 6.3% |
| FY2011 | 20 | 16 | 2 | — | 6.9% |
| FY2010 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | 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 | $54K | $190K |
| Average approval | $85K | $518K |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 85.8% | 47.8% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 67.1% | 34.3% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 0.6% | 11.5% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 4.6 | 10.5 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 2.3% | 6.6% |
States served
| # | State of the business (2 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 154 | $13.0M | 99.4% | |
| 2 | Michigan | 1 | — | 0.6% |
In Ohio the lender accounts for 0.9% of all 7(a) approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (11 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskingum County, OH | 86 | $7.4M | 55.5% | |
| 2 | Licking County, OH | 38 | $2.8M | 24.5% | |
| 3 | Guernsey County, OH | 8 | $1.1M | 5.2% | |
| 4 | Perry County, OH | 7 | $212K | 4.5% | |
| 5 | Franklin County, OH | 5 | $673K | 3.2% | |
| 6 | Fairfield County, OH | 5 | $315K | 3.2% | |
| 7 | Coshocton County, OH | 2 | — | 1.3% | |
| 8 | Knox County, OH | 1 | — | 0.6% | |
| 9 | Kent County, MI | 1 | — | 0.6% | |
| 10 | Belmont County, OH | 1 | — | 0.6% | |
| 11 | Tuscarawas County, OH | 1 | — | 0.6% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 29 | 18.7% | |
| 2 | Construction | 22 | 14.2% | |
| 3 | Transportation and Warehousing | 15 | 9.7% | |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 14 | 9.0% | |
| 5 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 14 | 9.0% | |
| 6 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 11 | 7.1% | |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 10 | 6.5% | |
| 8 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7 | 4.5% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 8 | 5.2% | |
| 2 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 7 | 4.5% | |
| 3 | Other Personal ServicesNAICS 8129 | 7 | 4.5% | |
| 4 | Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNAICS 2389 | 6 | 3.9% | |
| 5 | Utility System ConstructionNAICS 2371 | 5 | 3.2% | |
| 6 | Private HouseholdsNAICS 8141 | 5 | 3.2% | |
| 7 | General Freight TruckingNAICS 4841 | 5 | 3.2% | |
| 8 | Lessors of Real EstateNAICS 5311 | 4 | 2.6% | |
| 9 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 4 | 2.6% | |
| 10 | Other Transit and Ground Passenger TransportationNAICS 4859 | 4 | 2.6% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less47.7%74
- $50,001 to $150,00038.1%59
- $150,001 to $350,00012.9%20
- $350,001 to $1 million1.3%2
Loan terms
- 5 years or less38.7%60
- Over 5 to 10 years54.8%85
- Over 10 to 20 years6.5%10
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old28.4%44
- New business, 2 years or less40.0%62
- Startup, loan funds will open the business27.1%42
- Change of ownership4.5%7
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBA Express Program | 133 | 85.8% | |
| 2 | 7a General | 22 | 14.2% |
Franchise share
1 of 155 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (0.6%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 7(a) program the share is 11.5%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovely Bride | 1 | 0.6% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does The Community Bank make?
SBA approved 14 7(a) loans through The Community Bank in FY2025, worth $1.3M, and 155 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 235th of 2,184 active 7(a) lenders by number of approvals.
How large are The Community Bank's typical SBA loans?
The median 7(a) approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $54K and the average $85K. The program-wide median was $190K.
What is The Community Bank's charge-off rate?
Of 352 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 8 as charged off (2.3%), 302 as paid in full and 42 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 The Community Bank lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: services to buildings and dwellings (8); automotive repair and maintenance (7); other personal services (7); other specialty trade contractors (6).
Where does The Community Bank make SBA loans?
In 2 states and territories. Ohio 154, Michigan 1. In Ohio it accounts for 0.9% of all 7(a) approvals.
Is The Community Bank's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 73, against 103 in the three before: falling (-29%).
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