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504 CDCVadnais Heights, Minnesotacertified development company27th of 182 by approvals
Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company
SBA 504 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 330 504 loans, worth $343M, through Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, a certified development company (CDC) that makes SBA 504 loans. By number of approvals that is 27th among 182 active CDCs.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 55 approvals totalling $68.9M, about level with FY2024 (52). FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 40 more.
The median approval was $716K, against $657K for the 504 program as a whole; 2.1% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 4.6%).
Its loans went to businesses in 2 states and territories and 34 counties, led by Minnesota (95.8%) and Wisconsin (4.2%). The largest industry group was health care and social assistance at 16.1% of approvals, and 6.7% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 875 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 18 as charged off (2.1%), 447 as paid in full and 410 still outstanding; the 504 program figure for the same approval years is 1.2%, so the rate here is above 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* | 40 | $49.0M | $884K | $1.2M | 389 |
| FY2025 | 55 | $68.9M | $739K | $1.3M | 460 |
| FY2024 | 52 | $50.0M | $767K | $961K | 408 |
| FY2023 | 57 | $57.0M | $735K | $1.0M | 564 |
| FY2022 | 79 | $91.0M | $731K | $1.2M | 912 |
| FY2021 | 87 | $76.1M | $644K | $874K | 673 |
| FY2020 | 59 | $41.6M | $506K | $706K | 378 |
| FY2019 | 71 | $69.1M | $598K | $974K | 713 |
| FY2018 | 60 | $46.8M | $481K | $779K | 524 |
| FY2017 | 76 | $56.6M | $465K | $745K | 517 |
| FY2016 | 70 | $53.3M | $540K | $762K | 727 |
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 336 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 | 504 program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 938 | 3,436 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 63 | 324 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 875 | 3,112 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 447 | 1,446 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 18 | 40 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 410 | 1,626 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $8.3M | $15.4M | $499M |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 504 program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 81 | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| FY2020 | 55 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| FY2019 | 69 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| FY2018 | 57 | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| FY2017 | 72 | 34 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| FY2016 | 63 | 28 | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| FY2015 | 51 | 34 | 0 | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| FY2014 | 76 | 48 | 1 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| FY2013 | 91 | 65 | 5 | 5.5% | 1.4% |
| FY2012 | 116 | 81 | 1 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| FY2011 | 72 | 54 | 4 | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| FY2010 | 72 | 58 | 6 | 8.3% | 3.4% |
A share is shown only where at least 30 loans from that year were disbursed.
Against the 504 program
| FY2021–FY2025 | This lender | 504 program |
|---|---|---|
| Median approval | $716K | $657K |
| Average approval | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 18.8% | 14.4% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 9.1 | 10.1 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 2.1% | 1.2% |
States served
| # | State of the business (2 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 316 | $333M | 95.8% | |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 14 | $10.1M | 4.2% |
In Minnesota the lender accounts for 22.1% of all 504 approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (34 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hennepin County, MN | 92 | $106M | 27.9% | |
| 2 | Anoka County, MN | 48 | $43.2M | 14.5% | |
| 3 | Ramsey County, MN | 48 | $37.0M | 14.5% | |
| 4 | Dakota County, MN | 31 | $37.9M | 9.4% | |
| 5 | Washington County, MN | 22 | $19.1M | 6.7% | |
| 6 | Scott County, MN | 19 | $18.1M | 5.8% | |
| 7 | Wright County, MN | 11 | $12.8M | 3.3% | |
| 8 | St. Croix County, WI | 7 | $4.8M | 2.1% | |
| 9 | Chisago County, MN | 6 | $4.3M | 1.8% | |
| 10 | Sherburne County, MN | 5 | $13.0M | 1.5% | |
| 11 | Carver County, MN | 5 | $6.9M | 1.5% | |
| 12 | St. Louis County, MN | 4 | $3.4M | 1.2% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 53 | 16.1% | |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 43 | 13.0% | |
| 3 | Retail Trade | 37 | 11.2% | |
| 4 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 37 | 11.2% | |
| 5 | Construction | 32 | 9.7% | |
| 6 | Accommodation and Food Services | 29 | 8.8% | |
| 7 | Wholesale Trade | 21 | 6.4% | |
| 8 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 20 | 6.1% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 21 | 6.4% | |
| 2 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 19 | 5.8% | |
| 3 | Other Amusement and Recreation IndustriesNAICS 7139 | 17 | 5.2% | |
| 4 | Child Day Care ServicesNAICS 6244 | 15 | 4.5% | |
| 5 | Offices of DentistsNAICS 6212 | 13 | 3.9% | |
| 6 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 12 | 3.6% | |
| 7 | Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the ElderlyNAICS 6233 | 8 | 2.4% | |
| 8 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 8 | 2.4% | |
| 9 | Other Specialty Trade ContractorsNAICS 2389 | 8 | 2.4% | |
| 10 | Automobile DealersNAICS 4411 | 8 | 2.4% |
Approval sizes
- $50,001 to $150,0002.1%7
- $150,001 to $350,00020.0%66
- $350,001 to $1 million40.3%133
- $1 million to $2 million26.7%88
- Over $2 million10.9%36
Loan terms
- Over 5 to 10 years2.4%8
- Over 10 to 20 years11.2%37
- Over 20 years86.4%285
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old78.5%259
- New business, 2 years or less3.3%11
- Startup, loan funds will open the business15.5%51
- Change of ownership2.7%9
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accredited Lenders Program | 268 | 81.2% | |
| 2 | ALP Express | 51 | 15.5% | |
| 3 | 504 Refinancing Program | 9 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | 504 Basic | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 5 | ALP Express Debt Refi | 1 | 0.3% |
Franchise share
22 of 330 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (6.7%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 504 program the share is 9.0%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holiday Station | 2 | 0.6% | |
| 2 | Bee Hive Homes | 2 | 0.6% | |
| 3 | Motel 6 | 2 | 0.6% | |
| 4 | Holiday Inn Express | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 5 | AmericInn by Wyndham | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 6 | Fowling Warehouse | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 7 | Pizza Ranch | 1 | 0.3% | |
| 8 | The Goddard School | 1 | 0.3% |
Third-party lenders in its 504 projects
A 504 project pairs the CDC's loan with a larger loan from a bank or other lender. Banks and credit unions named on five or more of this CDC's projects in FY2021–FY2025:
| # | Third-party lender | Projects | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21st Century Bank | 41 | 12.4% | |
| 2 | Northeast Bank | 18 | 5.5% | |
| 3 | Old National Bank | 15 | 4.5% | |
| 4 | Premier Bank | 14 | 4.2% | |
| 5 | Bell Bank | 14 | 4.2% | |
| 6 | Sunrise Banks National Association | 14 | 4.2% | |
| 7 | Sterling State Bank | 13 | 3.9% | |
| 8 | Nicolet National Bank | 10 | 3.0% | |
| 9 | BankVista | 9 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | Gateway Bank | 9 | 2.7% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company make?
SBA approved 55 504 loans through Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company in FY2025, worth $68.9M, and 330 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 27th of 182 active CDCs by number of approvals.
How large are Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company's typical SBA loans?
The median 504 approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $716K and the average $1.0M. The program-wide median was $657K.
What is Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company's charge-off rate?
Of 875 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 18 as charged off (2.1%), 447 as paid in full and 410 still outstanding; the 504 program figure for the same approval years is 1.2%, so the rate here is above 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 Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: automotive repair and maintenance (21); restaurants and other eating places (19); other amusement and recreation industries (17); child day care services (15).
Where does Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company make SBA loans?
In 2 states and territories. Minnesota 316, Wisconsin 14. In Minnesota it accounts for 22.1% of all 504 approvals.
Is Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 164, against 225 in the three before: falling (-27%).
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