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FWBank
CHICAGO, IL · Active Lender · National rank #119
FWBank approved 71 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025, ranking #119 nationally by loan volume, with an average loan size of about $1,035,383 and its heaviest activity concentrated in Illinois.
FWBank, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is an SBA 7(a) lender that, according to FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data, approved 71 SBA 7(a) loans totaling $73,512,200 in approved loan dollars. Of that amount, $54,414,128 was backed by SBA guaranty. The average loan size across these approved loans was $1,035,383, indicating a focus on larger commercial financing amounts relative to many SBA lenders.
Nationally, FWBank ranked #119 by SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025 among participating lenders. While its lending footprint touched 21 states in total—including Illinois, Tennessee, California, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Nebraska, New Jersey, Utah, Delaware, Oregon, Washington, Michigan, Maryland, Hawaii, Nevada, and Indiana—its activity was most concentrated in Illinois, with 21 loans, followed by Tennessee with 7 loans and California with 6 loans.
This distribution suggests FWBank operates with a strong home-state presence in Illinois while extending SBA 7(a) lending activity into a broader multi-state footprint. All figures cited here are drawn directly from FY2025 SBA 7(a) lender activity data and reflect only that period's reported lending activity; no claims about interest rates, loan terms, or approval likelihood are made or implied.
Where FWBank lends
| State | Loans | Dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 21 | $28,489,700 |
| California | 6 | $8,819,200 |
| Tennessee | 7 | $5,183,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $4,914,900 |
| Arizona | 6 | $4,563,600 |
| Texas | 3 | $2,965,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $2,788,900 |
| Florida | 5 | $2,674,100 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,524,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $1,975,300 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,424,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,308,100 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,211,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $870,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $745,000 |
Questions people ask
Is FWBank an SBA lender?
Yes, FWBank participates in the SBA 7(a) loan program, according to FY2025 SBA lender activity data.
How many SBA 7(a) loans did FWBank approve in FY2025?
FWBank approved 71 SBA 7(a) loans in FY2025.
What was FWBank's total SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025?
FWBank's approved loans totaled $73,512,200 in FY2025.
What is FWBank's average SBA loan size?
The average loan size was $1,035,383 in FY2025.
How much of FWBank's lending was SBA-guaranteed?
$54,414,128 of the approved loan dollars was covered by SBA guaranty.
Where is FWBank headquartered?
FWBank is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Where is FWBank most active with SBA lending?
FWBank's top states by loan count were Illinois (21 loans), Tennessee (7 loans), and California (6 loans).
Is FWBank a national or regional SBA lender?
FWBank lent in 21 states in FY2025 but shows concentrated activity in Illinois, suggesting a regional lender with some multi-state reach.
How does FWBank rank nationally by SBA loan volume?
FWBank ranked #119 nationally by SBA 7(a) loan volume in FY2025.
How many states did FWBank serve in FY2025?
FWBank's SBA 7(a) loans reached 21 states in FY2025.
Source: SBA 7(a) Lender Activity Report, FY2025 (data.sba.gov). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with FWBank; loan terms, rates and eligibility are set by the lender and the SBA, not GetFundedUSA.