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NAICS 8111Industry group3.2% of all approvals
SBA loans for automotive repair and maintenance
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 8111, 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 11,115 loans to businesses in automotive repair and maintenance (NAICS 8111) in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $7.36bn: 9,188 under 7(a) and 1,927 under 504.
That is 3.2% of all approvals. Set against the 169,572 establishments the Census Bureau counts in the industry, it comes to 65.5 approvals per 1,000 establishments; across all industries the figure is 41.0.
In FY2025 there were 2,724 approvals, up 15% on FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $250K, against $190K for all industries, and 8.4% of approvals went to franchise businesses.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 5.5% 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* | 1,278 | $672M | $200K | 231 | $205M | 1,509 | 10,162 |
| FY2025 | 2,358 | $1.25bn | $194K | 366 | $339M | 2,724 | 19,118 |
| FY2024 | 1,997 | $1.04bn | $150K | 366 | $327M | 2,363 | 14,844 |
| FY2023 | 1,553 | $927M | $248K | 311 | $281M | 1,864 | 12,591 |
| FY2022 | 1,461 | $1.02bn | $315K | 459 | $347M | 1,920 | 12,663 |
| FY2021 | 1,819 | $1.53bn | $434K | 425 | $292M | 2,244 | 16,959 |
| FY2020 | 1,352 | $927M | $296K | 384 | $239M | 1,736 | 11,712 |
| FY2019 | 1,599 | $943M | $225K | 353 | $243M | 1,952 | 12,625 |
| FY2018 | 1,766 | $956M | $150K | 295 | $181M | 2,061 | 13,502 |
| FY2017 | 1,879 | $928M | $150K | 334 | $198M | 2,213 | 14,114 |
| FY2016 | 1,854 | $777M | $136K | 304 | $161M | 2,158 | 14,113 |
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: 10,120.
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 990 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 812 | $204M | 7.3% | |
| 2 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 555 | $157M | 5.0% | |
| 3 | Live Oak Banking CompanyWilmington, NC | 418 | $484M | 3.8% | |
| 4 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 401 | $154M | 3.6% | |
| 5 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 382 | $86.8M | 3.4% | |
| 6 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 278 | $74.7M | 2.5% | |
| 7 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 278 | $31.4M | 2.5% | |
| 8 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 235 | $38.2M | 2.1% | |
| 9 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 204 | $37.9M | 1.8% | |
| 10 | Celtic Bank CorporationSalt Lake City, UT | 180 | $276M | 1.6% | |
| 11 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 166 | $89.8M | 1.5% | |
| 12 | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLCLaguna Hills, CA | 134 | $137M | 1.2% | |
| 13 | Mortgage Capital Development CorporationOakland, CA · CDC | 123 | $118M | 1.1% | |
| 14 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 122 | $40.6M | 1.1% | |
| 15 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.Lake Success, NY | 115 | $64.7M | 1.0% | |
| 16 | KeyBank National AssociationCleveland, OH | 111 | $21.2M | 1.0% | |
| 17 | Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc.Tallahassee, FL · CDC | 110 | $139M | 1.0% | |
| 18 | Columbia BankLake Oswego, OR | 101 | $30.1M | 0.9% | |
| 19 | Florida Business Development CorporationTampa, FL · CDC | 97 | $82.9M | 0.9% | |
| 20 | Zions Bank, A Division ofSalt Lake City, UT | 92 | $31.7M | 0.8% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,546 | $1.37bn | 13.9% | |
| 2 | Texas | 916 | $910M | 8.2% | |
| 3 | Florida | 786 | $641M | 7.1% | |
| 4 | Ohio | 541 | $196M | 4.9% | |
| 5 | New York | 442 | $222M | 4.0% | |
| 6 | Michigan | 437 | $217M | 3.9% | |
| 7 | Illinois | 397 | $254M | 3.6% | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 368 | $182M | 3.3% | |
| 9 | Colorado | 365 | $270M | 3.3% | |
| 10 | Georgia | 342 | $379M | 3.1% | |
| 11 | Minnesota | 307 | $168M | 2.8% | |
| 12 | New Jersey | 306 | $163M | 2.8% | |
| 13 | Arizona | 292 | $246M | 2.6% | |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 278 | $122M | 2.5% | |
| 15 | Washington | 269 | $146M | 2.4% |
Franchise brands
8.4% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meineke Car Care Center | 79 | 0.7% | |
| 2 | AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care | 68 | 0.6% | |
| 3 | Midas | 63 | 0.6% | |
| 4 | Tint World | 60 | 0.5% | |
| 5 | Christian Brothers Automotive | 55 | 0.5% | |
| 6 | Maaco | 45 | 0.4% | |
| 7 | Grease Monkey | 44 | 0.4% | |
| 8 | Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change | 39 | 0.4% | |
| 9 | Carstar | 37 | 0.3% | |
| 10 | Tommy's Express Car Wash | 34 | 0.3% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less20.7%2,302
- $50,001 to $150,00015.5%1,724
- $150,001 to $350,00017.7%1,971
- $350,001 to $1 million26.1%2,899
- $1 million to $2 million11.9%1,324
- Over $2 million8.1%895
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old57.0%6,331
- New business, 2 years or less15.9%1,765
- Startup, loan funds will open the business14.4%1,597
- Change of ownership12.7%1,412
- Not answered0.1%10
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 | 19,216 | 639,905 | 4,071 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 2,534 | 79,313 | 579 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 16,682 | 560,592 | 3,492 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 12,312 | 435,813 | 1,735 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 921 | 36,891 | 23 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 3,449 | 87,888 | 1,734 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 5.5% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $124M | $5.70bn | $13.4M | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 8111 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $250K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $576K | $657K |
| Average approval | $662K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 65.5 | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 6.9 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for automotive repair and maintenance?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (812), U.S. Bank, National Association (555), Live Oak Banking Company (418), Newtek Bank, National Association (401), TD Bank, National Association (382). 990 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for automotive repair and maintenance?
The median 7(a) approval was $250K and the median 504 approval $576K; the average across both programs was $662K.
What share of SBA loans for automotive repair and maintenance are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 5.5% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries; for 504 loans, 0.7% against 1.2%.
Which states have the most SBA loans for automotive repair and maintenance?
California (1,546), Texas (916), Florida (786), Ohio (541), New York (442).
Is SBA lending for automotive repair and maintenance rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 6,951, against 5,900 in the three before: rising (+18%).
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