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SBA acquisition lenders in Tennessee

279 recorded SBA 7(a) acquisition approvals in Tennessee, FY2024–FY2026. Median approved loan: $886K. Explore lenders and industry activity.

SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership approvals · FY2024–FY2026 · Data through September 30, 2026

Acquisitions financed
279
Total approved
$347.8M
Median loan
$886K
Middle half of loans
$411K to $1.8M
Median starting rate
9.50%
Median term
10 yrs

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Lenders financing the most acquisitions in Tennessee

#LenderLoansShareMedian loanTotal approved
1 The Huntington National Bank 4115%$350K$36.7M
2 Live Oak Banking Company 3111%$986K$39.3M
3 Pinnacle Bank 2810%$1.1M$36.7M
4 Old National Bank 114%$417K$6.1M
5 United Midwest Savings Bank National Association 104%$493K$9.7M
6 Wilson Bank & Trust 93%$498K$9.5M
7 Byline Bank 93%$525K$8.2M
8 First Financial Bank 62%$1.8M$10.8M
9 Paragon Bank 62%$1.3M$10.2M
10 Milestone Bank 62%$1.2M$8.3M
11 GBank 41%$1.8M$9.6M
12 First Internet Bank of Indiana 41%$982K$4.3M
13 BayFirst National Bank 41%$478K$4.1M
14 United Community Bank 31%$2.7M$8.0M
15 Beacon Bank and Trust 31%$2.0M$7.6M

What is being bought in Tennessee

#IndustryLoansShareMedian loanTotal approved
1 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels 155%$2.7M$44.9M
2 Offices of Certified Public Accountants 124%$684K$12.6M
3 Full-Service Restaurants 114%$704K$9.1M
4 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors 93%$447K$9.2M
5 Limited-Service Restaurants 83%$892K$8.9M
6 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers 83%$452K$6.5M
7 Other Personal Care Services 73%$613K$4.6M
8 General Automotive Repair 73%$492K$4.5M
9 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services 62%$813K$6.6M
10 Landscaping Services 62%$330K$4.5M
11 Insurance Agencies and Brokerages 62%$428K$2.6M
12 Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly 41%$1.7M$8.4M
13 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries 41%$890K$4.0M
14 All Other Home Furnishings Retailers 41%$621K$3.2M
15 All Other Personal Services 41%$568K$2.6M

Tennessee by industry

Deals by SBA fiscal year

FY201961 loans, $74.4M
FY202070 loans, $71.5M
FY202183 loans, $107.5M
FY202265 loans, $79.0M
FY202351 loans, $64.5M
FY202455 loans, $78.1M
FY2025106 loans, $138.3M
FY2026118 loans, $131.4M