SBA Loans for Securities Brokerage: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 523

NAICS 523 covers securities brokerage businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

319

for Securities Brokerage

Median Loan Size

$300,000

per approval

Recent Activity

15

last 90 days through Dec 2025

NAICS 523 covers securities brokerage businesses. This is a moderately active sector for SBA 7(a) lending with 319 approvals and a median loan size of $300,000.

Key trends & insights

  • SBA lending to securities brokerage businesses declined 26% year-over-year — from 66 to 49 approvals.
  • Securities Brokerage lending is concentrated — Live OAK Banking Company, Byline Bank, TD Bank, National Association together account for 55% of all approvals. If you're in this industry, these are your highest-probability lenders.
  • Live OAK Banking Company leads this industry with 67 approvals (29% market share) and a median loan of $480,000.
  • Loan sizes vary dramatically by location — the median in Florida ($540,000) is 9.0x higher than Washington ($60,000).

Lending trends for Securities Brokerage

26%loan volume YoY
1%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Oct '23Jan '24Apr '24Jul '24Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
167$480,000
240$836,000
320$50,000
414$100,000
514$150,000
614$40,000
710$250,000
89$50,000
97$230,000
106$75,000
114$350,000
124$697,000
133$1,050,000
143$40,000
153$100,000
163$150,000
172$695,700
182$420,000
192$646,500
202$211,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Securities Brokerage

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-12Live Oak Banking CompanyMor*****LLC$540,000
2025-11Live Oak Banking CompanyHea*****nc.$350,000
2025-11Ives BankGRA*****LLC$250,000
2025-11Live Oak Banking CompanyFUL*****INC$350,000
2025-08TD Bank, National AssociationD'E*****LLC$50,000
2025-08TD Bank, National AssociationPat*****LLC$225,000
2025-08California Bank of Commerce, NAVan*****LLC$378,000
2025-08Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBRI*****NC.$40,000
2025-08Readycap Lending, LLCAst*****ent$350,000
2025-07Pathward National AssociationIki*****.A.$3,115,000
2025-07Grasshopper Bank National AssociationDiv*****tal$1,500,000
2025-07TD Bank, National AssociationNob*****LLC$75,000
2025-07TD Bank, National AssociationNob*****LLC$23,000
2025-06Live Oak Banking CompanyADK*****OUP$400,000
2025-06Readycap Lending, LLCBla*****nc.$50,000
2025-05TD Bank, National AssociationStr*****LLC$50,000
2025-04Central Pacific BankMIS*****LLC$250,000
2025-04Live Oak Banking CompanyBry*****vak$256,000
2025-04Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyR. *****LLC$100,000
2025-04Live Oak Banking CompanyBre*****.C.$500,000
2025-03B:Side CapitalBec*****LLC$50,000
2025-03Farmers and Merchants State BankFoc*****LLC$150,000
2025-03Live Oak Banking CompanyAle*****ter$900,000
2025-03Eastern BankCoh*****LLC$200,000
2025-03Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyTay*****own$40,000

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

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1California26
2Florida25
3Texas21
4New York20
5Ohio19
6New Jersey17
7Michigan13
8Massachusetts13
9Pennsylvania11
10Oregon10
11North Carolina10
12Illinois9
13Wisconsin9
14Maryland9
15Utah7
16Colorado7
17Missouri7
18Virginia7
19Washington6
20Minnesota6
21South Carolina5
22Hawaii5
23Louisiana4
24Nebraska4
25Tennessee4

SBA loans for Securities Brokerage by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Securities Brokerage

Who are the top SBA lenders for Securities Brokerage?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Securities Brokerage (NAICS 523) include Live OAK Banking Company, Byline Bank, TD Bank, National Association, and 17 more. Live OAK Banking Company leads with 67 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Securities Brokerage?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Securities Brokerage businesses is $300,000, based on 319 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Securities Brokerage?

California leads with 26 SBA 7(a) approvals for Securities Brokerage, followed by Florida (25) and Texas (21).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my securities brokerage business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 523. 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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