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504 CDCArlington Heights, Illinoiscertified development company125th of 182 by approvals
Wessex 504 Corporation
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.
Wessex 504 Corporation, based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a certified development company (CDC) that makes SBA 504 loans. SBA approved 35 of its 504 loans worth $30.0M in FY2021 to FY2025, which places it 125th of 182 active CDCs by number of approvals.
In FY2025, the latest complete fiscal year, it had 0 approvals totalling —. FY2026 to 30 Jun 2026 adds 1 more.
The median approval was $516K, against $657K for the 504 program as a whole; 20.0% of its approvals were for $150,000 or less (program: 4.6%).
Its loans went to businesses in 1 state or territory and 9 counties, led by Illinois (100.0%). The largest industry group was accommodation and food services at 20.0% of approvals, and 20.0% of approvals were to franchise businesses.
Of 200 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 3 as charged off (1.5%), 76 as paid in full and 121 still outstanding; the 504 program figure for the same approval years is 1.2%, 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* | 1 | — | — | — | 10 |
| FY2025 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| FY2024 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| FY2023 | 5 | $6.9M | $371K | $1.4M | 35 |
| FY2022 | 16 | $13.4M | $601K | $837K | 160 |
| FY2021 | 14 | $9.7M | $543K | $695K | 138 |
| FY2020 | 17 | $9.7M | $470K | $568K | 112 |
| FY2019 | 21 | $25.7M | $619K | $1.2M | 263 |
| FY2018 | 29 | $19.3M | $371K | $666K | 210 |
| FY2017 | 25 | $13.1M | $390K | $525K | 183 |
| FY2016 | 32 | $15.0M | $378K | $468K | 135 |
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 124 approvals. First approval on file: FY2012.
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 | Illinois | 504 program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 229 | 4,304 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 29 | 626 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 200 | 3,678 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 76 | 1,684 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 3 | 61 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 121 | 1,933 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $2.3M | $35.4M | $499M |
By approval year
| Approved in | Disbursed | Paid in full | Charged off | Charged off, share | 504 program, same year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 10 | 2 | 0 | — | 0.1% |
| FY2020 | 14 | 3 | 0 | — | 0.1% |
| FY2019 | 21 | 3 | 0 | — | 0.3% |
| FY2018 | 23 | 9 | 1 | — | 0.4% |
| FY2017 | 23 | 4 | 1 | — | 0.8% |
| FY2016 | 28 | 13 | 0 | — | 1.0% |
| FY2015 | 26 | 11 | 1 | — | 1.2% |
| FY2014 | 20 | 10 | 0 | — | 1.3% |
| FY2013 | 22 | 16 | 0 | — | 1.4% |
| FY2012 | 13 | 5 | 0 | — | 2.0% |
| FY2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2.1% |
| FY2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 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 | $516K | $657K |
| Average approval | $858K | $1.0M |
| Approvals of $150,000 or less | 20.0% | 4.6% |
| Approvals to startups and businesses 2 years old or less | 17.1% | 14.4% |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 20.0% | 9.0% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Charged off, loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | 1.5% | 1.2% |
States served
| # | State of the business (1 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 35 | $30.0M | 100.0% |
In Illinois the lender accounts for 2.0% of all 504 approvals in FY2021–FY2025.
Counties served
| # | County of the business (9 in all) | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cook County, IL | 16 | $10.9M | 45.7% | |
| 2 | Kane County, IL | 5 | $3.4M | 14.3% | |
| 3 | DuPage County, IL | 3 | $8.1M | 8.6% | |
| 4 | Will County, IL | 3 | $3.6M | 8.6% | |
| 5 | Lake County, IL | 2 | — | 5.7% | |
| 6 | Kendall County, IL | 2 | — | 5.7% | |
| 7 | DeKalb County, IL | 2 | — | 5.7% | |
| 8 | Ogle County, IL | 1 | — | 2.9% | |
| 9 | LaSalle County, IL | 1 | — | 2.9% |
Industry mix
| # | NAICS sector | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accommodation and Food Services | 7 | 20.0% | |
| 2 | Manufacturing | 6 | 17.1% | |
| 3 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 5 | 14.3% | |
| 4 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4 | 11.4% | |
| 5 | Finance and Insurance | 3 | 8.6% | |
| 6 | Wholesale Trade | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 7 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 8 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2 | 5.7% |
| # | Industry group | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurants and Other Eating PlacesNAICS 7225 | 4 | 11.4% | |
| 2 | Traveler AccommodationNAICS 7211 | 3 | 8.6% | |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health PractitionersNAICS 6213 | 3 | 8.6% | |
| 4 | Other Miscellaneous ManufacturingNAICS 3399 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 5 | Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant WholesalersNAICS 4236 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 6 | Child Day Care ServicesNAICS 6244 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 7 | Automotive Repair and MaintenanceNAICS 8111 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 8 | Beverage ManufacturingNAICS 3121 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 9 | Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related ActivitiesNAICS 5242 | 2 | 5.7% | |
| 10 | Services to Buildings and DwellingsNAICS 5617 | 2 | 5.7% |
Approval sizes
- $50,001 to $150,00020.0%7
- $150,001 to $350,0002.9%1
- $350,001 to $1 million51.4%18
- $1 million to $2 million17.1%6
- Over $2 million8.6%3
Loan terms
- Over 5 to 10 years2.9%1
- Over 10 to 20 years5.7%2
- Over 20 years91.4%32
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old82.9%29
- Startup, loan funds will open the business17.1%6
SBA processing method
| # | Method | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 504 Basic | 33 | 94.3% | |
| 2 | 504 Refinancing Program | 2 | 5.7% |
Franchise share
7 of 35 approvals in FY2021–FY2025 (20.0%) carried an SBA franchise code; across the 504 program the share is 9.0%.
| # | Franchise brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyatt Place | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 2 | KLA Schools | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 3 | The Goddard School | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 4 | Carpet One | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 5 | Super 8 by Wyndhan | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 6 | Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage | 1 | 2.9% | |
| 7 | FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers | 1 | 2.9% |
Questions and answers
How many SBA loans does Wessex 504 Corporation make?
SBA approved 0 504 loans through Wessex 504 Corporation in FY2025, worth —, and 35 over FY2021 to FY2025. That ranks 125th of 182 active CDCs by number of approvals.
How large are Wessex 504 Corporation's typical SBA loans?
The median 504 approval in FY2021 to FY2025 was $516K and the average $858K. The program-wide median was $657K.
What is Wessex 504 Corporation's charge-off rate?
Of 200 disbursed loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021, SBA records 3 as charged off (1.5%), 76 as paid in full and 121 still outstanding; the 504 program figure for the same approval years is 1.2%, 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 Wessex 504 Corporation lend to most?
By number of approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: restaurants and other eating places (4); traveler accommodation (3); offices of other health practitioners (3); other miscellaneous manufacturing (2).
Where does Wessex 504 Corporation make SBA loans?
In 1 state or territory. Illinois 35. In Illinois it accounts for 2.0% of all 504 approvals.
Is Wessex 504 Corporation's SBA lending rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 5, against 47 in the three before: falling (-89%).
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