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NAICS 92Sector0.0% of all approvals
SBA loans for public administration
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 92, 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 105 loans to businesses in public administration (NAICS 92) in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $42.8M: 99 under 7(a) and 6 under 504.
That is 0.0% of all approvals.
In FY2025 there were 27 approvals, down 25% on FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $150K, against $190K for all industries, and 1.9% of approvals went to franchise businesses.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 8.2% as charged off, above 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* | 9 | $1.5M | $81K | 0 | — | 9 | 24 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $4.9M | $150K | 0 | — | 27 | 256 |
| FY2024 | 33 | $11.5M | $150K | 3 | $1.1M | 36 | 319 |
| FY2023 | 11 | $7.3M | $170K | 1 | — | 12 | 264 |
| FY2022 | 15 | $2.7M | $105K | 0 | — | 15 | 251 |
| FY2021 | 13 | $9.1M | $304K | 2 | — | 15 | 312 |
| FY2020 | 7 | $4.4M | $485K | 1 | — | 8 | 198 |
| FY2019 | 4 | $3.9M | $706K | 1 | — | 5 | 58 |
| FY2018 | 12 | $5.1M | $50K | 0 | — | 12 | 79 |
| FY2017 | 11 | $2.7M | $195K | 0 | — | 11 | 92 |
| FY2016 | 9 | $5.3M | $270K | 2 | — | 11 | 130 |
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: 47.
Within this sector
| NAICS | Subsector | Approvals, FY2021–FY2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 | Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | 54 | 51.4% |
| 923 | Administration of Human Resource Programs | 15 | 14.3% |
| 926 | Administration of Economic Programs | 14 | 13.3% |
| 921 | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 10 | 9.5% |
| 924 | Administration of Environmental Quality Programs | 4 | 3.8% |
| 925 | Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development | 4 | 3.8% |
| 928 | National Security and International Affairs | 4 | 3.8% |
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 50 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 22 | $3.1M | 21.0% | |
| 2 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 8 | $809K | 7.6% | |
| 3 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 7 | $1.5M | 6.7% | |
| 4 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 5 | $1.2M | 4.8% | |
| 5 | Banner BankWalla Walla, WA | 4 | $702K | 3.8% | |
| 6 | Pathward National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 7 | Camden National BankCamden, ME | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 8 | CDC Small Business Finance Corp.San Diego, CA · CDC | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 9 | Beacon Bank and TrustBrookline, MA | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 10 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.Lake Success, NY | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 11 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 12 | Washington Trust BankSpokane, WA | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 13 | Northwest BankWarren, PA | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 14 | First Bank & TrustBrookings, SD | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 15 | Hills Bank and Trust CompanyHills, IA | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 16 | Peoples Trust Company of St. AlbansSaint Albans, VT | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 17 | Associated Bank National AssociationGreen Bay, WI | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 18 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 19 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 2 | — | 1.9% | |
| 20 | Midwest Regional BankFestus, MO | 1 | — | 1.0% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 16 | $7.5M | 15.2% | |
| 2 | New York | 9 | $1.8M | 8.6% | |
| 3 | Florida | 9 | $1.0M | 8.6% | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 8 | $2.6M | 7.6% | |
| 5 | Texas | 4 | $5.1M | 3.8% | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 4 | $1.2M | 3.8% | |
| 7 | Nevada | 3 | $5.2M | 2.9% | |
| 8 | Illinois | 3 | $1.7M | 2.9% | |
| 9 | Colorado | 3 | $790K | 2.9% | |
| 10 | Idaho | 3 | $690K | 2.9% | |
| 11 | Tennessee | 3 | $502K | 2.9% | |
| 12 | Virginia | 3 | $440K | 2.9% | |
| 13 | Vermont | 3 | $380K | 2.9% | |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 3 | $350K | 2.9% | |
| 15 | Maine | 2 | — | 1.9% |
Franchise brands
1.9% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Young Rembrandts | 2 | 1.9% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less23.8%25
- $50,001 to $150,00028.6%30
- $150,001 to $350,00023.8%25
- $350,001 to $1 million14.3%15
- $1 million to $2 million5.7%6
- Over $2 million3.8%4
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old66.7%70
- New business, 2 years or less16.2%17
- Startup, loan funds will open the business11.4%12
- Change of ownership5.7%6
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 | 114 | 639,905 | 6 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 16 | 79,313 | 1 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 98 | 560,592 | 5 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 76 | 435,813 | 2 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 8 | 36,891 | 0 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 14 | 87,888 | 3 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 8.2% | 6.6% | too few loans | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 1.2% | 2.5% | too few loans | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $412K | $5.70bn | — | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 92 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $150K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $845K | $657K |
| Average approval | $408K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | — | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 13.4 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for public administration?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: Readycap Lending, LLC (22), TD Bank, National Association (8), The Huntington National Bank (7), Newtek Bank, National Association (5), Banner Bank (4). 50 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for public administration?
The median 7(a) approval was $150K and the median 504 approval $845K; the average across both programs was $408K.
What share of SBA loans for public administration are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 8.2% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries.
Which states have the most SBA loans for public administration?
California (16), New York (9), Florida (9), Pennsylvania (8), Texas (4).
Is SBA lending for public administration rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 75, against 38 in the three before: rising (+97%).
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