Camden National Bank: SBA Lending Activity & Industry Focus

Top lender in New HampshireSmall loan specialistDiverse industry mixActive lender

Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

by Camden National Bank

Total Volume

$8,594,400

approved amount

Median Loan Size

$55,000

per approval

Recent Activity

last 90 days through Mar 2025

Camden National Bank is a lender serving New Hampshire and Maine and Massachusetts lending across 21 different industries. With 41 SBA 7(a) approvals and a typical loan size of $55,000, their lending data provides a detailed picture of where and how they deploy SBA capital.

What you should know

Key insights derived from Camden National Bank's SBA 7(a) lending history

Local lender: primarily New Hampshire

Camden National Bank focuses their SBA lending in 3 states, with 90% in New Hampshire. Local lenders often prioritize community relationships and may be easier to work with if you're in their market.

Typical loan: $100,000

Camden National Bank's median SBA loan is $100,000, with the middle 50% between $25,000 and $227,800. They handle a range of loan sizes without strong concentration in any single band.

Smaller loan specialist

Camden National Bank's median loan of $55,000 is well below the SBA 7(a) average. They appear to specialize in smaller loans — making them a strong option if you need under $300,000 and may face minimum-amount barriers elsewhere.

Smaller SBA program

Camden National Bank has 41 SBA 7(a) approvals. Their smaller volume may mean longer processing times, but could also mean more personalized attention for borrowers.

Diversified: 21 industries served

Camden National Bank lends across 21 different industry sectors with no single industry dominating. This broad experience means they can likely evaluate most business types, though they may not have deep expertise in any specific niche.

Steady lending pace

Camden National Bank's SBA activity has been relatively stable, with 12 approvals in the last 6 months. Consistent volume suggests a reliable, ongoing SBA program without major disruptions.

Lending trends for Camden National Bank

↑ 33%loan volume YoY

↑ 36%dollar volume YoY

Total loaned ($)

Median loan size

Loan size distribution

Based on 45 SBA 7(a) approvals

Under $50K14 (31%)

$50K–$150K12 (27%)

$150K–$350K13 (29%)

$350K–$1M3 (7%)

$1M–$5M3 (7%)

Over $5M0 (0%)

Summary

Median (50th percentile)

$100,000

25th percentile

$25,000

75th percentile

$227,800

Average

$234,542

Typical range

$25,000

$227,800

States served

NH37 ME3 MA1

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State-by-state lending activity

#	State	Approvals	Median Size
1	New Hampshire	37	$100,000
2	Maine	3	$200,000
3	Massachusetts	1	$2,475,000

Camden National Bank by industry

Testing Laboratories6 approvals Site Preparation Contractors4 approvals Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local4 approvals NAICS 4453 approvals Full-Service Restaurants3 approvals NAICS 4572 approvals All Other Animal Production2 approvals Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Whole2 approvals New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)2 approvals Landscaping Services2 approvals

Industry focus

#	Industry	NAICS	Approvals
1	Testing Laboratories	541	6
2	Site Preparation Contractors	238	4
3	Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local	484	4
4	NAICS 445	445	3
5	Full-Service Restaurants	722	3
6	NAICS 457	457	2
7	All Other Animal Production	112	2
8	Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Whole	423	2
9	New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)	236	2
10	Landscaping Services	561	2

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals by Camden National Bank

Month	Borrower	Location	Industry	Amount
2025-03	RIC*****NC.	SILVER LAKE, NH	Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors	$200,000
2024-08	Fra*****Inc	PORTSMOUTH, NH	Commercial Screen Printing	$181,500
2024-08	Dis*****LLC	FRANKLIN, NH	—	$25,000
2024-05	Whi*****LLC	MADISON, NH	Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Whole	$100,000
2024-05	Bro*****LLC	DEERFIELD, NH	New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)	$120,000
2024-04	Bon*****rms	PLYMOUTH, NH	All Other Animal Production	$35,000
2024-04	Mou*****Inc	CHOCORUA, NH	General Automotive Repair	$50,000
2024-04	Bon*****rms	PLYMOUTH, NH	All Other Animal Production	$10,000
2024-04	D.K*****LLC	MERIDEN, NH	—	$50,000
2024-02	NEL*****ANY	BRISTOL, NH	General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload	$18,000
2024-01	MEA*****ING	CENTER OSSIPEE, NH	Framing Contractors	$50,000
2024-01	MEA*****ING	CENTER OSSIPEE, NH	Framing Contractors	$8,000
2023-11	JEN*****LLC	LACONIA, NH	Offices of Lawyers	$10,000
2023-10	Ni***LLC	PLYMOUTH, NH	—	$175,000
2023-10	Ana*****ust	PLYMOUTH, NH	—	$330,000
2023-10	Twi*****LLC	MEREDITH, NH	Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)	$125,000
2023-08	Way*****LLC	WARREN, NH	New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)	$25,000
2023-08	War*****LLC	MOULTONBOROUGH, NH	Masonry Contractors	$50,000
2023-02	Par*****Inc	BROWNFIELD, ME	Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing	$25,000
2022-10	Sch*****LLC	MANCHESTER, NH	Marketing Consulting Services	$40,000
2022-10	Bra*****LLC	MANCHESTER, NH	Offices of Lawyers	$250,000
2022-08	Mil*****sic	MANCHESTER, NH	—	$1,250,000
2022-08	Par*****LLC	FRANKLIN, NH	Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local	$227,800
2022-08	WF *****rp.	Westford, MA	—	$2,475,000
2022-06	ALL*****LLC	BRADFORD, NH	Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local	$256,500
2022-06	NOR*****LLC	PLYMOUTH, NH	Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing	$25,000
2022-04	SPR*****LLC	NORTH CONWAY, NH	Bed-and-Breakfast Inns	$50,000
2022-03	NEL*****ANY	BRISTOL, NH	General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload	$101,500
2021-11	Cap*****LLC	Seabrook, NH	Other Marine Fishing	$160,000
2021-11	Bel*****LLC	South Portland, ME	Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers	$300,000
2021-08	Jer*****LLC	Berlin, NH	Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers	$25,000
2021-06	Sal*****LLC	Georgetown, ME	—	$315,000
2021-05	Atl*****Inc	Waldoboro, ME	Other Animal Food Manufacturing	$500,000
2021-04	All*****LLC	Bradford, NH	Site Preparation Contractors	$178,300
2020-08	Com*****LLC	CONCORD, NH	Other Technical and Trade Schools	$12,700
2020-08	Mel*****rve	Milford, NH	Testing Laboratories	$100,000
2020-08	Mel*****ses	Milford, NH	Testing Laboratories	$800,000
2020-08	Whi*****LLC	Dedham, MA	Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)	$1,000,000
2020-05	MNR*****nc.	Newfields, NH	Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers	$350,000
2020-03	Tuc*****LLC	Campton, NH	Landscaping Services	$55,000
2020-03	Tuc*****LLC	Campton, NH	Landscaping Services	$20,000
2020-02	Lif*****LLC	Meredith, NH	Other Personal Care Services	$51,700
2020-01	The*****LLC	Yarmouth, ME	Full-Service Restaurants	$200,000
2020-01	HIL*****ION	Plymouth, NH	Full-Service Restaurants	$214,400
2019-10	NIC*****VAN	Londonderry, NH	Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers	$9,000

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

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