Hotels and Motels acquisitions in Georgia: SBA loan data
Since FY2018, SBA lenders have approved 153 7(a) loans to buy an existing business classified as Hotels and Motels in Georgia, totaling $456M. The median loan was $2,940,000. That is 8.6% of the 1,774 acquisition loans in Georgia.
- Loans, FY2018-FY2026
- 153
- Median loan
- $2,940,000 (middle half $1,890,000 to $4,019,800)
- Top lender
- GBank (23%, 35 loans)
- Charge-off, FY2018-FY2021 loans
- 0.0% (all-acquisition: 3.5%)
- FY2026 loans (latest complete year)
- 10 (-38% vs FY2025)
SBA lenders approved 153 7(a) loans to buy a business classified as Hotels and Motels in Georgia from FY2018-FY2026, with a median of $2,940,000 and a middle half of $1,890,000 to $4,019,800. GBank made 23% of them. None of 81 seasoned loans were charged off, against the 3.5% all-acquisition rate.
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How Hotels and Motels in Georgia compares
| Measure | Hotels and Motels in Georgia | Georgia, all industries | Hotels and Motels, nationwide | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median loan | $2,940,000 | $875,000 | $2,621,250 | $645,250 |
| Middle half of loans | $1,890,000 to $4,019,800 | $379,175 to $1,904,700 | $1,644,250 to $4,100,000 | $283,000 to $1,465,000 |
| Average initial rate | 7.00% | 7.62% | 7.11% | 7.76% |
| Median term | 25 years | 10 years | 25 years | 10 years |
| Charge-off rate (seasoned loans) | 0.0% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Loans in sample | 153 | 1,774 | 2,310 | 48,902 |
The median for loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia is $2,940,000, well above the $875,000 median for all Georgia acquisitions, slightly above the $2,621,250 median for Hotels and Motels acquisitions nationwide and well above the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions nationally.
The middle half runs $1,890,000 to $4,019,800, against $283,000 to $1,465,000 nationally; the median term is 25 years, longer than the national median of 10 years; the average initial rate is 7.00%, below the 7.76% national average.
None of the seasoned loans were charged off, against 3.2% for all Georgia acquisitions, 0.8% for Hotels and Motels acquisitions nationwide and 3.5% for all acquisition loans.
Loan size distribution
| Loan size | Hotels and Motels in Georgia | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|
| Under $350K | 1% | 30% |
| $350K to under $1M | 4% | 33% |
| $1M to under $2M | 24% | 19% |
| $2M and over | 72% | 17% |
Most loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia (95%) were $1M or more, and the largest single band is $2M and over at 72%, against 17% of all acquisition loans.
Bands are fixed dollar ranges chosen for comparison. They are not SBA program limits.
Lender concentration
GBank made 23% of loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia, and the top three lenders together made 37%. 16 of the 44 lenders involved made three or more. Repeat experience is spread across many banks. That is a rough guide to how many banks have seen this kind of deal before.
Recent activity
In FY2025 and FY2026 combined, 26 loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia were approved. That is 13% fewer than the 30 approved in FY2023 and FY2024. The median was $3,246,000, slightly above the $2,940,000 median across all years.
Hotels and Motels acquisition loans in Georgia by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 16 | $42.1M | $2,418,500 | |
| FY2019 | 25 | $64.7M | $2,700,000 | |
| FY2020 | 23 | $57.3M | $2,243,000 | |
| FY2021 | 17 | $56.3M | $3,800,000 | |
| FY2022 | 16 | $50.6M | $3,337,850 | |
| FY2023 | 14 | $44.3M | $3,225,500 | |
| FY2024 | 16 | $55M | $3,692,500 | |
| FY2025 | 16 | $52.3M | $3,200,000 | |
| FY2026 | 10 | $33.1M | $3,321,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Of the 81 Hotels and Motels in Georgia acquisition loans approved from FY2018 to FY2021 (the seasoned cohort, every loan at least about five years old), none have been charged off by the SBA. 52 have already been paid in full.
For comparison, Hotels and Motels in Georgia has none charged off, against the 3.5% average across all SBA 7(a) acquisition loans in the same cohort. 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 | GBank | 35 | 22.9% | $104M | |
| 2 | Metro City Bank | 14 | 9.2% | $43.1M | |
| 3 | The Huntington National Bank | 7 | 4.6% | $26.6M | |
| 4 | PromiseOne Bank | 7 | 4.6% | $21.2M | |
| 5 | Embassy National Bank | 7 | 4.6% | $18.5M |
Top franchise brands
| # | Franchise | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality Inn | 15 | 9.8% | $45.6M | |
| 2 | Red Roof Inn | 10 | 6.5% | $26.2M | |
| 3 | Baymont | 10 | 6.5% | $25.9M | |
| 4 | Motel 6 | 9 | 5.9% | $21.5M | |
| 5 | La Quinta | 8 | 5.2% | $35.9M |
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Questions buyers ask
How much do SBA loans for Hotels and Motels acquisitions in Georgia run?
The median SBA 7(a) loan was $2,940,000 across 153 loans (FY2018 to FY2026), with the middle half between $1,890,000 and $4,019,800. 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 Hotels and Motels acquisitions in Georgia?
GBank (35), Metro City Bank (14), The Huntington National Bank (7), PromiseOne Bank (7), Embassy National Bank (7). Some lenders repeatedly finance this industry in this state; the counts above show which.
How often do Hotels and Motels acquisition loans fail in Georgia?
Of 81 seasoned loans (FY2018 to FY2021), none were charged off, against the 3.5% rate 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 Hotels and Motels acquisitions in Georgia?
136 of the 153 loans (89%) involved a franchise brand, most often Quality Inn (15).
How much do you need down for an SBA loan to buy a hotel or motel in Georgia?
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 loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia was $2,940,000, and the middle half ran $1,890,000 to $4,019,800.
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 26 loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia in FY2025 and FY2026.
Which banks make SBA loans for a hotel or motel in Georgia?
By loan count, FY2018 to FY2026: GBank (35), Metro City Bank (14), The Huntington National Bank (7), PromiseOne Bank (7), Embassy National Bank (7). GBank made 23% of loans to buy hotels and motels in Georgia. Counts show past approvals only and do not predict whether a lender will approve a particular deal.
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Small samples move a lot: each loan in this combination is 1% of the count. Industry is the NAICS code the lender recorded. See the methodology.
Cite this data
SBA Acquisition Data, "Hotels and Motels in Georgia: SBA acquisition loan data", https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/state/ga/hotels-except-casino-hotels-and-motels-721110 (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/ga/hotels-except-casino-hotels-and-motels-721110.json.