SBA Lenders in Connecticut
11 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Connecticut (CT) plus 10 more that actively fund Connecticut borrowers. Tell us about your deal and we'll match you with the right capital source.
Who are the top SBA lenders in Connecticut?
PeerSense tracks 11 SBA-approved lenders headquartered in Connecticut (CT), plus 10 out-of-state lenders that actively fund Connecticut borrowers. Top by Connecticut-specific volume: Webster Bank National Association, Business Lenders, LLC, Bankwell Bank. Connecticut HQ lenders have collectively originated $2.9B in SBA volume.
— PeerSense Capital Advisory · Westfield IN · Updated May 16, 2026
Sources: SBA 7(a) & 504 Loan Data, FDIC BankFind
Top SBA Lenders Headquartered in Connecticut
Ranked by total SBA loan activity. Click any bank for the full profile, NAICS specialization, and franchise lending history.
| Lender | State | Activity | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Bank National Association | CT | High Volume | View Profile → |
| Business Lenders, LLC | CT | High Volume | View Profile → |
| Liberty Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Union Savings Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Newtown Savings Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Fairfield County Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Bankwell Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Ives Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Patriot Bank, National Association | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Ion Bank | CT | Active | View Profile → |
| Community Investment Corporation | CT | Active | View Profile → |
Webster Bank National Association
CTBusiness Lenders, LLC
CTLiberty Bank
CTUnion Savings Bank
CTNewtown Savings Bank
CTFairfield County Bank
CTBankwell Bank
CTIves Bank
CTPatriot Bank, National Association
CTIon Bank
CTCommunity Investment Corporation
CTOut-of-State Lenders Actively Funding Connecticut Borrowers
National banks and multi-state regionals frequently fund Connecticut deals at competitive rates — often with faster underwriting than local-only banks. Ranked by Connecticut-specific SBA volume.
Fulton Bank, National Association
HQ PA · 11 CT loans · $26.4M CT volume
Pathward National Association
HQ SD · 5 CT loans · $8.6M CT volume
Spring Bank
HQ NY · 5 CT loans · $7.4M CT volume
Avidia Bank
HQ MA · 4 CT loans · $5.7M CT volume
Bank of Ann Arbor
HQ MI · 2 CT loans · $3.7M CT volume
Eastern Bank
HQ MA · 3 CT loans · $3.4M CT volume
Bristol County Savings Bank
HQ MA · 3 CT loans · $2.6M CT volume
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company
HQ KY · 1 CT loans · $1.6M CT volume
CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National Associat
HQ IL · 2 CT loans · $1.5M CT volume
NBT Bank, National Association
HQ NY · 5 CT loans · $1.3M CT volume
Looking for an SBA Lender in Connecticut?
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SBA Lending in Connecticut
Connecticut is home to 11 SBA-approved lenders that have collectively originated $2.9B in SBA loan volume. These lenders serve businesses across the state through the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, providing financing for acquisitions, commercial real estate, equipment, and working capital.
Whether you're acquiring a business in Connecticut, expanding an existing operation, or purchasing commercial property, SBA financing offers competitive terms with government-backed guarantees. PeerSense analyzes each lender's activity, deal preferences, and specializations to help you find the best fit.
How PeerSense Helps Connecticut Borrowers
We're a commercial lending advisory firm headquartered in Westfield, Indiana — not a lender. We structure and place deals across SBA, CMBS, private credit, equipment financing, and more. Our team reviews your transaction, identifies the right capital sources, and makes warm introductions to lenders actively funding deals like yours. Most clients receive their first lender introduction within one business day.
Other Capital Programs for Connecticut Borrowers
PeerSense covers the full commercial capital stack for Connecticut operators — beyond SBA. Compare current rates and structures.
CMBS Conduit
5.60–7.10%10-yr non-recourse fixed, $5M–$500M+, fully assumable
Bridge Loans
9.00–14.00%12–36 mo transitional, SOFR + 470-970 bps, 65-75% LTV
DSCR Investor
5.95–8.50%30-yr fixed rental, qualifies on property cash flow
Equipment Financing
5.50–12.00%Loan, lease, SBA 504, vendor, captive — Section 179 eligible
Hotel Financing
5.85–11.75%CMBS + SBA 504 + bridge + PIP across all flags
Mezzanine Debt
11.00–18.00%Subordinate to senior, $1M–$50M, capital stack fill
Private Credit
7.80–18.00%Non-bank flexibility, unitranche, recap, transitional
Invoice Factoring + ABL
0.5–3.5% / 30dB2B receivables, trucking / staffing / construction / govt
No-Doc CRE
7.50–11.50%Limited-doc commercial, asset-based underwriting
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