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

22

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 33% year-over-year — from 30 to 40 approvals.
  • Total SBA dollars flowing into this industry increased by 20% year-over-year, reaching $11,536,100 in the trailing 12 months.
  • TD Bank, National Association leads this industry with 17 approvals (17% market share) and a median loan of $25,000.
  • 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 55% — average median moving from $530,217 to $236,058.

Lending trends for Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation

33%loan volume YoY
20%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Aug '23Dec '23Mar '24Jul '24Oct '24Feb '25Jun '25Sep '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
117$25,000
28$100,000
38$133,000
47$150,000
56$15,000
66$130,000
74$250,000
84$225,000
94$390,000
104$735,000
114$90,000
124$316,800
134$97,100
144$150,000
153$500,000
163$150,000
172$100,000
182$100,000
192$25,000
202$2,151,000

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

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-12TD Bank, National AssociationKar*****LLC$79,000
2025-12TD Bank, National AssociationRes*****LLC$250,000
2025-11Newtek Bank, National Association555*****LLC$200,000
2025-11TD Bank, National AssociationFis*****.C.$25,000
2025-09Hancock Whitney BankOas*****LLC$350,000
2025-09Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyOUT*****LLC$25,000
2025-08Truliant FCUFIE*****NC.$816,000
2025-08Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, Inc.Coo*****LLC$100,000
2025-07Fifth Third BankBLU*****LLC$100,000
2025-07Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyANC*****LLC$55,000
2025-06Trenton Business Assistance CorporationEmo*****LLC$150,000
2025-05CDC Small Business Finance Corp.AMB*****LLC$195,000
2025-05The Huntington National BankSig*****LLC$150,000
2025-03Readycap Lending, LLCGam*****nc.$500,000
2025-03Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanySYR*****LLC$244,000
2025-03Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanySYR*****LLC$25,000
2025-03Community Bank of MississippiCok*****LLC$650,000
2025-03Stone BankBoa*****.C.$150,000
2025-03Small Business Assistance CorporationRod*****LLC$207,200
2025-02Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.ATV*****LLC$208,000
2025-02Cadence BankDyn*****LLC$2,151,000
2025-02The Huntington National BankSUM*****LLC$60,000
2025-02TBA CUWin*****LLC$200,000
2025-02VelocitySBA, LLCTD *****ion$645,000
2025-02Cadence BankPre*****Inc$1,296,000

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, Manufacturers AND Traders Trust Company, THE Huntington National Bank, and 17 more. TD Bank, National Association leads with 17 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?

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