SBA Loans for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 487

NAICS 487 covers scenic and sightseeing transportation, land businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

48

for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

Median Loan Size

$197,500

per approval

Recent Activity

7

last 90 days through May 2025

NAICS 487 covers scenic and sightseeing transportation, land businesses. This is a smaller category in SBA 7(a) lending with 48 approvals on record and a median loan size of $197,500.

Key trends & insights

  • SBA lending to scenic and sightseeing transportation businesses grew 20% year-over-year — from 20 to 24 approvals.
  • Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation SBA lending clusters in Florida (27%), California (8%), Massachusetts (6%) — these three states represent 42% of all activity nationwide.
  • The typical loan size for scenic and sightseeing transportation has decreased 54% — average median moving from $623,217 to $289,492.
  • Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation loans skew smaller than the SBA average at $197,500 median (vs. ~$450,000 overall) — good news if you need a smaller amount and want to avoid lenders with high minimums.

Lending trends for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

20%loan volume YoY
12%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Jul '20Jun '21Aug '22Feb '23Nov '23Feb '24Jul '24Feb '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
15$25,000
23$12,500
33$75,000
42$300,000
52$3,455,000
62$525,000
72$60,000
82$280,000
92$195,000
102$300,000
111$100,000
121$120,000
131$60,000
141$26,900
151$200,000
161$350,000
171$813,000
181$72,500
191$950,000
201$25,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-05CDC Small Business Finance Corp.AMB*****LLC$195,000
2025-03Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanySYR*****LLC$25,000
2025-03Readycap Lending, LLCGam*****nc.$500,000
2025-03Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanySYR*****LLC$244,000
2025-02Cadence BankDyn*****LLC$2,151,000
2025-02Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.ATV*****LLC$208,000
2025-02The Huntington National BankSUM*****LLC$60,000
2025-02TD Bank, National AssociationRiv*****LLC$140,000
2025-02TD Bank, National AssociationBul*****LLC$20,000
2025-02Stone BankSai*****LLC$780,000
2025-01Newtek Bank, National Association555*****LLC$200,000
2025-01TD Bank, National AssociationCap*****nc.$76,000
2024-08Newtek Bank, National Association555*****LLC$525,000
2024-08Nebraska State Bank and Trust CompanySai*****LLC$120,000
2024-07Glacier BankAss*****LLC$26,900
2024-06TD Bank, National AssociationMan*****urs$25,000
2024-04Norway Savings BankPor*****LLC$200,000
2024-02Webster Bank National AssociationTOP*****NC.$100,000
2024-02Webster Bank National AssociationTOP*****NC.$300,000
2024-02Gather FCUWin*****LLC$544,000
2024-01Bank of America, National AssociationSt.*****nc.$250,000
2023-12Banco Popular de Puerto RicoWho*****LLC$950,000
2023-11The Huntington National BankPit*****LLC$25,000
2023-11Merchants Commercial BankBla*****LLC$350,000
2023-08Bank of America, National AssociationIsl*****LLC$300,000

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1Florida13
2California4
3Massachusetts3
4Alaska3
5New York3
6Hawaii3
7New Jersey3
8Oregon2
9Rhode Island2
10Pennsylvania1
11Puerto Rico1
12U.S. Virgin Islands1
13Washington1
14Arizona1
15Idaho1
16Kentucky1
17Louisiana1
18Maryland1
19Maine1
20Michigan1
21Ohio1

SBA loans for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

Who are the top SBA lenders for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (NAICS 487) include TD Bank, National Association, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Manufacturers AND Traders Trust Company, and 17 more. TD Bank, National Association leads with 5 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation businesses is $197,500, based on 48 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation?

Florida leads with 13 SBA 7(a) approvals for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, followed by California (4) and Massachusetts (3).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my scenic and sightseeing transportation business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 487. You can also use the MyLenderPilot Lender Fit Quiz to get a personalized ranking based on your state, loan size, and years in business.

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