Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions in New Jersey: SBA loan data
Since FY2018, SBA lenders have approved 92 7(a) loans to buy an existing business classified as Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey, totaling $122M. The median loan was $984,000. That is 8.1% of the 1,130 acquisition loans in New Jersey.
- Loans, FY2018-FY2026
- 92
- Median loan
- $984,000 (middle half $626,500 to $1,700,000)
- Top lender
- Peapack Private Bank and Trust (26%, 24 loans)
- Charge-off, FY2018-FY2021 loans
- 0.0% (all-acquisition: 3.5%)
- FY2026 loans (latest complete year)
- 7 (-30% vs FY2025)
SBA lenders approved 92 7(a) loans to buy a business classified as Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey from FY2018-FY2026, with a median of $984,000 and a middle half of $626,500 to $1,700,000. Peapack Private Bank and Trust made 26% of them.
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How Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey compares
| Measure | Beer, Wine, and Liquor... | New Jersey, all industries | Beer, Wine, and Liquor..., nationwide | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median loan | $984,000 | $719,500 | $650,000 | $645,250 |
| Middle half of loans | $626,500 to $1,700,000 | $340,550 to $1,584,000 | $370,875 to $1,166,250 | $283,000 to $1,465,000 |
| Average initial rate | 7.30% | 8.08% | 7.66% | 7.76% |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Charge-off rate (seasoned loans) | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Loans in sample | 92 | 1,130 | 1,736 | 48,902 |
The median for loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey is $984,000, above the $719,500 median for all New Jersey acquisitions, well above the $650,000 median for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions nationwide and well above the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions nationally.
The middle half runs $626,500 to $1,700,000, 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 7.30%, below the 7.76% national average.
None of the seasoned loans were charged off, against 2.0% for all New Jersey acquisitions, 1.4% for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions nationwide and 3.5% for all acquisition loans.
Loan size distribution
| Loan size | Beer, Wine, and Liquor... | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|
| Under $350K | 7% | 30% |
| $350K to under $1M | 46% | 33% |
| $1M to under $2M | 28% | 19% |
| $2M and over | 20% | 17% |
Most loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey (52%) were under $1M, and the largest single band is $350K to under $1M at 46%, against 33% of all acquisition loans.
Bands are fixed dollar ranges chosen for comparison. They are not SBA program limits.
Lender concentration
Peapack Private Bank and Trust made 26% of loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey, and the top three lenders together made 45%. 10 of the 32 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, 17 loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey were approved. That is 13% more than the 15 approved in FY2023 and FY2024. The median was $800,000, below the $984,000 median across all years.
Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisition loans in New Jersey by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 10 | $10.8M | $675,000 | |
| FY2019 | 11 | $11.4M | $845,000 | |
| FY2020 | 10 | $19.3M | $1,400,000 | |
| FY2021 | 20 | $23.4M | $1,000,000 | |
| FY2022 | 9 | $17.5M | $1,275,000 | |
| FY2023 | 12 | $12.8M | $680,000 | |
| FY2024 | 3 | $3.4M | $890,000 | |
| FY2025 | 10 | $17.3M | $1,345,000 | |
| FY2026 | 7 | $6.7M | $750,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Of the 51 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey 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. 28 have already been paid in full.
For comparison, Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey 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 | Peapack Private Bank and Trust | 24 | 26.1% | $25.2M | |
| 2 | Provident Bank | 10 | 10.9% | $18.6M | |
| 3 | Fulton Bank, National Association | 7 | 7.6% | $16.1M | |
| 4 | Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 5 | 5.4% | $7.8M | |
| 5 | Hanover Community Bank | 5 | 5.4% | $5.7M |
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No franchise brands recorded in this combination.
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Questions buyers ask
How much do SBA loans for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions in New Jersey run?
The median SBA 7(a) loan was $984,000 across 92 loans (FY2018 to FY2026), with the middle half between $626,500 and $1,700,000. 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 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions in New Jersey?
Peapack Private Bank and Trust (24), Provident Bank (10), Fulton Bank, National Association (7), Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB (5), Hanover Community Bank (5). Some lenders repeatedly finance this industry in this state; the counts above show which.
How often do Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisition loans fail in New Jersey?
Of 51 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 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers acquisitions in New Jersey?
4 of the 92 loans (4%) involved a franchise brand.
How much do you need down for an SBA loan to buy a liquor store in New Jersey?
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 liquor stores in New Jersey was $984,000, and the middle half ran $626,500 to $1,700,000.
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 17 loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey in FY2025 and FY2026.
Which banks make SBA loans for a liquor store in New Jersey?
By loan count, FY2018 to FY2026: Peapack Private Bank and Trust (24), Provident Bank (10), Fulton Bank, National Association (7), Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB (5), Hanover Community Bank (5). Peapack Private Bank and Trust made 26% of loans to buy liquor stores in New Jersey. 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, "Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers in New Jersey: SBA acquisition loan data", https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/state/nj/beer-wine-and-liquor-retailers-445320 (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/nj/beer-wine-and-liquor-retailers-445320.json.