# Buying a Business in Washington, D.C.: SBA Lending

Change-of-ownership SBA 7(a) approvals in Washington, D.C., 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: 70, $63,277,100 approved in total
- FY2025 loans: 17, $13,695,400 approved
- Median loan: $575,000
- Share of national acquisition lending: 0.2%

## The Most Active Lenders in Washington, D.C.

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. Hanmi Bank: 20 loans
2. The Huntington National Bank: 12 loans
3. Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: 8 loans
4. Live Oak Banking Company: 4 loans
5. Beacon Bank and Trust: 2 loans

## What Gets Financed in Washington, D.C.

- Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers: 22 loans
- Limited-Service Restaurants: 5 loans
- Full-Service Restaurants: 4 loans
- Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated): 4 loans
- Convenience Retailers: 3 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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