GOOD
How competitive are their spreads? Lower = better for you.
STRONG
Total SBA loans closed. More deals = more experience.
GOOD
How many industries do they lend in? More = flexible.
WEAK
States where they've done deals. Wider = easier if you're out of state.
Total SBA Loans
1,531
2010–2026
Total Volume
$1.1B
Gross loan amounts
States Active
7
With recorded loans
Programs
504
1524 total segments
New England Certified Development is a 504-only lender, which means they focus exclusively on real estate and equipment financing, making them ideal for established businesses looking to expand or acquire property. With 1,524 total SBA deals, they have a strong presence in this niche market.
The average deal size of $719,472 indicates that this lender is well-suited for medium to large projects. If your financing needs fall within the $150K to $1M range, which comprises over 50% of their deals, you may find a good fit here.
Despite their strong historical performance, New England Certified Development has seen an 18% decline in deals year-over-year. This trend may suggest a tightening of lending standards or reduced demand, which could impact your chances of approval.
Quarterly SBA lending activity, last 5 years.
Estimated spreads based on real historical SBA lending data. Directional, not exact quotes. Excludes 1,524 504 loans, which use fixed SBA debenture rates.
States where New England Certified Developm has recorded SBA lending activity.
+ 2 more states
Lending activity by industry cluster.
Top 8 of 15 industries by deal count
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Restaurants & Food Service
Accommodation & Food Services
Specialty Trade Contractors
Construction
Auto Repair & Maintenance
Other Services
Hotels & Accommodation
Accommodation & Food Services
Wholesale Trade
Wholesale Trade
Food & Beverage Stores
Retail Trade
Administrative & Waste Services
Administrative & Waste Services
+ 7 more
All recorded SBA lending activity for New England Certified Developm, grouped by state, industry, and deal size.
| Segment | Program | Deals↓ | Median Spread | Avg Size | Last Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 504 | 29 | — | $260K | Q2 2024 |
| Massachusetts · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 504 | 28 | — | $243K | Q1 2024 |
| Connecticut · Manufacturing · $500K – $1M | 504 | 25 | — | $690K | Q2 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Manufacturing · $500K – $1M | 504 | 24 | — | $683K | Q3 2022 |
| Massachusetts · Specialty Trade Contractors · $150K – $350K | 504 | 20 | — | $248K | Q2 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Administrative & Waste Services · $150K – $350K | 504 | 18 | — | $255K | Q1 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Manufacturing · $1M – $2M | 504 | 18 | — | $1.4M | Q4 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Restaurants & Food Service · $500K – $1M | 504 | 18 | — | $687K | Q3 2024 |
| Connecticut · Manufacturing · $150K – $350K | 504 | 17 | — | $253K | Q4 2024 |
| Rhode Island · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 504 | 16 | — | $244K | Q4 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Specialty Trade Contractors · $500K – $1M | 504 | 14 | — | $633K | Q2 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Wholesale Trade · $500K – $1M | 504 | 14 | — | $738K | Q1 2023 |
| Massachusetts · Auto Repair & Maintenance · $150K – $350K | 504 | 14 | — | $255K | Q1 2024 |
| Connecticut · Hotels & Accommodation · $2M – $5M | 504 | 14 | — | $3.8M | Q4 2025 |
| Connecticut · Specialty Trade Contractors · $150K – $350K | 504 | 14 | — | $240K | Q3 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Hotels & Accommodation · $2M – $5M | 504 | 13 | — | $3.8M | Q1 2024 |
| Massachusetts · Specialty Trade Contractors · $350K – $500K | 504 | 13 | — | $395K | Q4 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Restaurants & Food Service · $350K – $500K | 504 | 11 | — | $410K | Q4 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Other Repair & Services · $150K – $350K | 504 | 10 | — | $246K | Q4 2025 |
| Connecticut · Restaurants & Food Service · $150K – $350K | 504 | 10 | — | $269K | Q4 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Arts, Entertainment & Recreation · $2M – $5M | 504 | 10 | — | $3.3M | Q3 2024 |
| Massachusetts · Food & Beverage Stores · $1M – $2M | 504 | 10 | — | $1.3M | Q1 2023 |
| Connecticut · Administrative & Waste Services · $150K – $350K | 504 | 9 | — | $250K | Q2 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Auto Repair & Maintenance · $500K – $1M | 504 | 9 | — | $636K | Q3 2025 |
| Massachusetts · Personal Care (Salons, Spas) · Under $150K | 504 | 9 | — | $95K | Q4 2023 |
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