General Automotive Repair acquisitions in Colorado: SBA loan data
Since FY2018, SBA lenders have approved 41 7(a) loans to buy an existing business classified as General Automotive Repair in Colorado, totaling $34.4M. The median loan was $560,000. That is 2.2% of the 1,870 acquisition loans in Colorado.
- Loans, FY2018-FY2026
- 41
- Median loan
- $560,000 (middle half $338,900 to $1,170,000)
- Top lender
- Live Oak Banking Company (15%, 6 loans)
- Charge-off, FY2018-FY2021 loans
- 4.8% (all-acquisition: 3.5%)
- FY2026 loans (latest complete year)
- 6
SBA lenders approved 41 7(a) loans to buy a business classified as General Automotive Repair in Colorado from FY2018-FY2026, with a median of $560,000 and a middle half of $338,900 to $1,170,000. Live Oak Banking Company made 15% of them. FY2026 had 6 loans.
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How General Automotive Repair in Colorado compares
| Measure | General Automotive Repair in... | Colorado, all industries | General Automotive Repair, nationwide | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median loan | $560,000 | $661,000 | $562,500 | $645,250 |
| Middle half of loans | $338,900 to $1,170,000 | $339,175 to $1,392,050 | $300,000 to $1,077,400 | $283,000 to $1,465,000 |
| Average initial rate | 7.19% | 7.79% | 7.87% | 7.76% |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Charge-off rate (seasoned loans) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Loans in sample | 41 | 1,870 | 1,089 | 48,902 |
The median for General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado is $560,000, below the $661,000 median for all Colorado acquisitions, in line with the $562,500 median for General Automotive Repair acquisitions nationwide and slightly below the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions nationally.
The middle half runs $338,900 to $1,170,000, against $283,000 to $1,465,000 nationally; the median term is 10 years, the same as the national median; the average initial rate is 7.19%, below the 7.76% national average.
Seasoned loans were charged off at 4.8%, above the 4.1% rate for all Colorado acquisitions, in line with the 4.4% rate for General Automotive Repair acquisitions nationwide and above the 3.5% rate for all acquisition loans.
Loan size distribution
| Loan size | General Automotive Repair in... | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|
| Under $350K | 29% | 30% |
| $350K to under $1M | 41% | 33% |
| $1M to under $2M | 24% | 19% |
| $2M and over | 5% | 17% |
Most General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado (71%) were under $1M, and the largest single band is $350K to under $1M at 41%, against 33% of all acquisition loans.
Bands are fixed dollar ranges chosen for comparison. They are not SBA program limits.
Lender concentration
Live Oak Banking Company made 15% of General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado, and the top three lenders together made 27%. 2 of the 29 lenders involved made three or more. Only 2 lenders have repeat experience here. That is a rough guide to how many banks have seen this kind of deal before.
Recent activity
In FY2025 and FY2026 combined, 9 General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado were approved. Fewer than 10 loans were approved in FY2023 and FY2024, so no change is computed. The median was $340,000, below the $560,000 median across all years.
General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 3 | $1.6M | $549,000 | |
| FY2019 | 5 | $1.9M | $410,000 | |
| FY2020 | 5 | $4.3M | $627,000 | |
| FY2021 | 8 | $4.9M | $468,500 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | $2.9M | $800,000 | |
| FY2023 | 5 | $9.1M | $1,181,400 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | $2.8M | $1,170,000 | |
| FY2025 | 3 | $1.8M | $305,000 | |
| FY2026 | 6 | $5.2M | $478,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Of the 21 General Automotive Repair in Colorado acquisition loans approved from FY2018 to FY2021 (the seasoned cohort, every loan at least about five years old), 1 have been charged off by the SBA, a rate of 4.8% by loan count and 1.4% by dollars. 6 have already been paid in full.
For comparison, the charge-off rate across all SBA 7(a) acquisition loans in the same cohort is 3.5%, so General Automotive Repair in Colorado is 35% higher than the acquisition-loan average. Non-acquisition 7(a) loans (every other stated purpose) approved FY2018 to FY2021 charged off at 6.2%.
"Charged off" is the SBA's final loss action on a defaulted loan after collection efforts. It lags default by a year or more, which is why only older cohorts are measured. It is not the same as a delinquency rate, and loans still outstanding can still fail. See charge-off in the glossary.
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Top lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Banking Company | 6 | 14.6% | $5M | |
| 2 | PNC Bank, National Association | 3 | 7.3% | $2.3M | |
| 3 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 2 | 4.9% | $1.8M | |
| 4 | Byline Bank | 2 | 4.9% | $1.3M | |
| 5 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 2 | 4.9% | $1.3M |
Top franchise brands
No franchise brands recorded in this combination.
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Questions buyers ask
How much do SBA loans for General Automotive Repair acquisitions in Colorado run?
The median SBA 7(a) loan was $560,000 across 41 loans (FY2018 to FY2026), with the middle half between $338,900 and $1,170,000. The loan excludes the buyer's equity and any seller note and may include working capital, so the price is usually higher than the loan.
Which banks finance General Automotive Repair acquisitions in Colorado?
Live Oak Banking Company (6), PNC Bank, National Association (3), U.S. Bank, National Association (2), Byline Bank (2), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (2). Some lenders repeatedly finance this industry in this state; the counts above show which.
How often do General Automotive Repair acquisition loans fail in Colorado?
4.8% of 21 seasoned loans (FY2018 to FY2021) were charged off, against 3.5% for all SBA acquisition loans. With a sample this size, treat the figure as a direction, not a precise rate.
Are franchised businesses part of General Automotive Repair acquisitions in Colorado?
1 of the 41 loans (2%) involved a franchise brand.
How much do you need down for an SBA loan to buy a General Automotive Repair business in Colorado?
The SBA requires the buyer to make an equity injection, commonly 10% of total project cost, and a lender may ask for more. The SBA file does not record injections, so the figures here are the financed portion: the median for General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado was $560,000, and the middle half ran $338,900 to $1,170,000.
How long does an SBA acquisition loan take?
For a change-of-ownership 7(a) loan, 45 to 90 days from application to close is typical. It varies by lender and by how quickly third-party reports, such as the business valuation and appraisal, come back. The SBA file records approval dates, not application dates, so this site cannot measure it. Lenders approved 9 General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado in FY2025 and FY2026.
Which banks make SBA loans for a General Automotive Repair business in Colorado?
By loan count, FY2018 to FY2026: Live Oak Banking Company (6), PNC Bank, National Association (3), U.S. Bank, National Association (2), Byline Bank (2), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (2). Live Oak Banking Company made 15% of General Automotive Repair acquisition loans in Colorado. Counts show past approvals only and do not predict whether a lender will approve a particular deal.
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Cite this data
SBA Acquisition Data, "General Automotive Repair in Colorado: SBA acquisition loan data", https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/state/co/general-automotive-repair-811111 (data as of September 30, 2026). Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loan file, data.sba.gov. Aggregated by SBA Acquisition Data.
The figures on this page are also published as JSON at https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/data/state/co/general-automotive-repair-811111.json.