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NAICS 5413Industry group1.1% of all approvals
SBA loans for architectural, engineering, and related services
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 5413, with the lenders and states behind them.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
SBA approved 3,650 loans to businesses in architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS 5413) in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $1.86bn: 3,207 under 7(a) and 443 under 504.
That is 1.1% of all approvals. Set against the 117,417 establishments the Census Bureau counts in the industry, it comes to 31.1 approvals per 1,000 establishments; across all industries the figure is 41.0.
In FY2025 there were 922 approvals, up 11% on FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $175K, against $190K for all industries, and 2.2% of approvals went to franchise businesses.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 4.4% as charged off, below the 6.6% for all industries.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Volume by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) approvals | 7(a) dollars | Median 7(a) | 504 approvals | 504 dollars | All approvals | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 469 | $207M | $160K | 46 | $48.7M | 515 | 5,704 |
| FY2025 | 859 | $401M | $200K | 63 | $55.1M | 922 | 10,303 |
| FY2024 | 771 | $325M | $150K | 57 | $52.7M | 828 | 8,103 |
| FY2023 | 595 | $277M | $165K | 55 | $31.4M | 650 | 6,809 |
| FY2022 | 471 | $201M | $150K | 139 | $117M | 610 | 6,662 |
| FY2021 | 511 | $310M | $250K | 129 | $85.3M | 640 | 7,585 |
| FY2020 | 432 | $200M | $200K | 113 | $65.9M | 545 | 4,839 |
| FY2019 | 566 | $209M | $150K | 85 | $59.6M | 651 | 5,747 |
| FY2018 | 635 | $247M | $125K | 83 | $55.5M | 718 | 6,727 |
| FY2017 | 745 | $216M | $120K | 91 | $47.1M | 836 | 6,941 |
| FY2016 | 839 | $242M | $100K | 89 | $50.9M | 928 | 7,338 |
SBA records the NAICS code in force when a loan was approved. The 2022 NAICS revision renumbered parts of retail trade and information, so some lines of business appear under one code before FY2023 and another after. FY2016–FY2020 approvals under this code: 3,678.
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 551 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 312 | $74.8M | 8.5% | |
| 2 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 148 | $21.2M | 4.1% | |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 133 | $71.1M | 3.6% | |
| 4 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 128 | $20.1M | 3.5% | |
| 5 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 124 | $49.8M | 3.4% | |
| 6 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 123 | $42.6M | 3.4% | |
| 7 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 122 | $19.2M | 3.3% | |
| 8 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 116 | $36.4M | 3.2% | |
| 9 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 96 | $19.1M | 2.6% | |
| 10 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 88 | $9.5M | 2.4% | |
| 11 | Bank of America, National AssociationCharlotte, NC | 87 | $45.6M | 2.4% | |
| 12 | Celtic Bank CorporationSalt Lake City, UT | 58 | $10.2M | 1.6% | |
| 13 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 55 | $77.3M | 1.5% | |
| 14 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.Lake Success, NY | 46 | $38.6M | 1.3% | |
| 15 | Zions Bank, A Division ofSalt Lake City, UT | 46 | $13.6M | 1.3% | |
| 16 | PNC Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 44 | $10.4M | 1.2% | |
| 17 | Columbia BankLake Oswego, OR | 43 | $8.4M | 1.2% | |
| 18 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | 38 | $18.0M | 1.0% | |
| 19 | Lendistry SBLC, LLCLos Angeles, CA | 38 | $7.8M | 1.0% | |
| 20 | Banco Popular de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR | 36 | $18.2M | 1.0% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 549 | $319M | 15.0% | |
| 2 | Florida | 308 | $155M | 8.4% | |
| 3 | Texas | 274 | $177M | 7.5% | |
| 4 | New York | 236 | $76.9M | 6.5% | |
| 5 | Ohio | 181 | $57.1M | 5.0% | |
| 6 | Michigan | 136 | $61.8M | 3.7% | |
| 7 | Colorado | 129 | $77.3M | 3.5% | |
| 8 | Illinois | 120 | $62.9M | 3.3% | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 116 | $43.9M | 3.2% | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 108 | $68.1M | 3.0% | |
| 11 | New Jersey | 104 | $54.7M | 2.8% | |
| 12 | Washington | 88 | $49.8M | 2.4% | |
| 13 | Georgia | 78 | $37.1M | 2.1% | |
| 14 | Utah | 77 | $43.7M | 2.1% | |
| 15 | Maryland | 77 | $37.5M | 2.1% |
Franchise brands
2.2% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HouseMaster | 19 | 0.5% | |
| 2 | Pillar To Post | 11 | 0.3% | |
| 3 | Fastest Labs | 11 | 0.3% | |
| 4 | HomeTeam Inspection Service | 10 | 0.3% | |
| 5 | ARCpoint Labs | 8 | 0.2% | |
| 6 | Outdoor Lighting Perspectives | 4 | 0.1% | |
| 7 | Any LabTest Now | 4 | 0.1% | |
| 8 | WIN Home Inspection | 3 | 0.1% | |
| 9 | Stretch Lab | 2 | 0.1% | |
| 10 | AmeriSpec Inspection Services | 1 | 0.0% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less19.4%708
- $50,001 to $150,00024.1%878
- $150,001 to $350,00022.0%803
- $350,001 to $1 million21.5%783
- $1 million to $2 million7.5%273
- Over $2 million5.6%205
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old73.1%2,667
- New business, 2 years or less13.4%490
- Startup, loan funds will open the business5.7%207
- Change of ownership7.8%284
- Not answered0.1%2
Charge-offs against all industries
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | This industry, 7(a) | All 7(a) | This industry, 504 | All 504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 8,067 | 639,905 | 1,251 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 1,064 | 79,313 | 162 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 7,003 | 560,592 | 1,089 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 5,807 | 435,813 | 547 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 309 | 36,891 | 1 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 887 | 87,888 | 541 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 4.4% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $44.6M | $5.70bn | $565K | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 5413 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $175K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $537K | $657K |
| Average approval | $508K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 31.1 | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 10.8 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for architectural, engineering, and related services?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (312), TD Bank, National Association (148), Newtek Bank, National Association (133), BayFirst National Bank (128), U.S. Bank, National Association (124). 551 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for architectural, engineering, and related services?
The median 7(a) approval was $175K and the median 504 approval $537K; the average across both programs was $508K.
What share of SBA loans for architectural, engineering, and related services are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 4.4% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries; for 504 loans, 0.1% against 1.2%.
Which states have the most SBA loans for architectural, engineering, and related services?
California (549), Florida (308), Texas (274), New York (236), Ohio (181).
Is SBA lending for architectural, engineering, and related services rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 2,400, against 1,795 in the three before: rising (+34%).
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Establishment counts are from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023, which leaves out most farms, government and businesses without employees. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error