Access the Top SBA Lending for District of Columbia Small Business
Discover the pulse of opportunity in the District of Columbia. From the iconic landmarks to the bustling streets of downtown, small businesses thrive in this vibrant hub. With premier SBA lending programs and strategic positioning, entrepreneurs find the support they need to fuel growth and innovation. Welcome to a dynamic environment where dreams become reality.
District of Columbia
The Nation's Capital
75,579 small businesses
260,713 small business employees
Source: US SBA Office of Advocacy - 2023 Report
Up to $500K Available
8.5% as of 2/2024 | 2 weeks to fund
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Business Dynamic of District of Columbia
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 6,497 DC establishments opened and 3,950 closed, for a net increase of 2,547. Employment expanded at 7,924 establishments and contracted at 6,199. Small businesses accounted for 5,931 establishment openings and 3,607 closings.
Establishments in District of Columbia
Employment in District of Columbia
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 6,497 DC establishments opened and 3,950 closed, for a net increase of 2,547. Employment expanded at 7,924 establishments and contracted at 6,199. Small businesses accounted for 5,931 establishment openings and 3,607 closings.
Recent News and Successful Deals in District of Columbia
Small Business Loans in District of Columbia
The Community Reinvestment Act requires large banks to report new small business loans. In 2021, reporting banks issued $217.9 million in loans to DC businesses with revenues of $1 million or less. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $100,000 or less was $287.8 million. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $1 million or less was $904.1 million.
New lending to businesses with revenues under $1 million
Industries and Employment of District of Columbia's Small Businesses
Business Ownership Share by Demographic in District of Columbia
Business Count by Demographic in District of Columbia
Total District of Columbia Employement by Business Size
Small Business Employment and Payroll by Industry in District of Columbia