Connecticut · Arts & Recreation
SBA loans for arts & recreation in Connecticut
409 loans worth $190.8M approved since FY2010 for arts, entertainment, and recreation projects located in Connecticut.
Loans
409
Approved
$190.8M
Median loan
$160,000
-30% vs sector nationally
Median rate
7.00%
Jobs supported
4,550
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) and 504 FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. Approvals from FY2010 onward. How we calculate this.
Lenders
Who lends to arts & recreation in Connecticut
| Lender | Loans | Approved | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Certified Development Corporation | 24 | $20.9M | |
| Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 69 | $17.7M | |
| Community Investment Corporation | 27 | $16.7M | |
| Beacon Bank and Trust | 23 | $12.8M | |
| Webster Bank | 28 | $12.7M | |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 2 | $9.0M | |
| Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 11 | $8.6M | |
| Wells Fargo Bank | 19 | $7.3M |
Detail
Which industries inside the sector
All SBA lending in Connecticut
12,406 loans across every sector.
Arts & Recreation nationally
33,312 loans across all states.
How SBA 7(a) works
Eligibility, caps, fees, and the timeline.
Common questions
- How many SBA loans go to arts & recreation businesses in Connecticut?
- 409 SBA loans totalling $190,813,400 have been approved for arts, entertainment, and recreation projects in Connecticut since FY2010.
- Which lenders finance arts & recreation in Connecticut?
- The most active by dollars approved are New England Certified Development Corporation, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Community Investment Corporation, Beacon Bank and Trust. Several are national lenders with no local branch - SBA lending crosses state lines freely.
- What is a typical loan size for arts & recreation in Connecticut?
- The median approval is $160,000, 30% below the national median for this sector ($228,400).
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