# Buying a Business in Maryland: SBA Lending

Change-of-ownership SBA 7(a) approvals in Maryland, FY2020 through FY2025. Every figure is read from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level dataset (as of June 30, 2026).

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Last checked: 2026-10-02

## The Numbers

- Loans since FY2020: 468, $525,226,800 approved in total
- FY2025 loans: 108, $118,098,500 approved
- Median loan: $692,500
- Share of national acquisition lending: 1.3%

## The Most Active Lenders in Maryland

Ranked by change-of-ownership loans written in the covered years. A bank high here is a bank that has already said yes to this kind of deal in this state.

1. Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: 100 loans
2. Live Oak Banking Company: 50 loans
3. Hanmi Bank: 35 loans
4. The Huntington National Bank: 22 loans
5. Fulton Bank, National Association: 18 loans

## What Gets Financed in Maryland

- Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers: 52 loans
- Limited-Service Restaurants: 24 loans
- General Automotive Repair: 21 loans
- Full-Service Restaurants: 20 loans
- Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels: 13 loans

## Method and Source

- SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level dataset (as of June 30, 2026): https://data.sba.gov/dataset/7a-504-foia
- Coverage: FY2020 through FY2025
- Segment: SBA 7(a) approvals with BusinessAge "Change of Ownership"

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