SBA Loans for General Automotive Repair: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 811

NAICS 811 covers general automotive repair businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

2,783

for General Automotive Repair

Median Loan Size

$200,000

per approval

Recent Activity

205

last 90 days through Dec 2025

NAICS 811 covers general automotive repair businesses. This is one of the more actively funded industries through SBA 7(a) lending, with 2,783 approvals on record and a median loan size of $200,000.

Key trends & insights

  • THE Huntington National Bank leads this industry with 79 approvals (15% market share) and a median loan of $50,000.
  • Loan sizes vary dramatically by location — the median in Georgia ($521,000) is 12.3x higher than Puerto Rico ($42,500).
  • General Automotive Repair loans skew smaller than the SBA average at $200,000 median (vs. ~$450,000 overall) — good news if you need a smaller amount and want to avoid lenders with high minimums.

Lending trends for General Automotive Repair

Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Oct '19Dec '19Feb '20Apr '20Jun '20Aug '20

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
179$50,000
260$40,000
343$75,000
439$980,000
535$200,000
633$51,900
730$150,000
825$35,000
921$150,000
1020$125,000
1116$150,000
1215$701,200
1314$50,000
1413$150,000
1513$229,000
1613$500,000
1713$50,000
1812$150,000
1911$800,000
2010$25,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for General Automotive Repair

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-12Celtic Bank CorporationCNC*****LLC$150,000
2025-12Eclipse Bank IncSen*****LLC$730,000
2025-12U.S. Bank, National AssociationBRA*****INC$40,000
2025-12Regions BankWil*****LLC$503,900
2025-12Cadence BankPHO*****LLC$150,000
2025-12The Huntington National BankPIE*****NC.$2,180,000
2025-12Metro City BankBla*****ano$3,980,600
2025-12Community Bank & Trust-West GeorgiaK&M*****LLC$2,330,000
2025-12CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National AssociatWIL*****LTD$200,000
2025-12The Huntington National BankPaz*****nc.$50,000
2025-12The Huntington National BankPIE*****NC.$150,000
2025-12Enterprise Bank & TrustSTA*****TER$1,224,000
2025-12First Internet Bank of IndianaBah*****LLC$1,000,000
2025-12U.S. Bank, National AssociationBOB*****LLC$46,900
2025-12United Midwest Savings Bank National AssociationSPS*****LLC$250,000
2025-12Citizens BankSMI*****LLC$659,300
2025-12Columbia BankL &*****nc.$771,000
2025-12CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National AssociatRud*****LLC$145,000
2025-12Celtic Bank CorporationRus*****LLC$869,000
2025-12Banco Popular de Puerto RicoPan*****.C.$10,000
2025-12iTHINK Financial CUPal*****Inc$390,000
2025-12Accion Opportunity Fund Community DevelopmentPhi*****nc.$350,000
2025-12Celtic Bank CorporationDRY*****LLC$150,000
2025-12Banner BankRED*****ASS$10,000
2025-12U.S. Bank, National AssociationStr*****LLC$594,100

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

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1California352
2Texas237
3Florida219
4New York146
5Ohio145
6Michigan108
7Pennsylvania99
8Georgia91
9Illinois86
10Minnesota83
11Massachusetts80
12Colorado78
13Washington77
14Arizona69
15New Jersey67
16North Carolina62
17Missouri60
18Wisconsin51
19Indiana46
20Maryland41
21Virginia38
22Tennessee37
23Connecticut37
24Oregon37
25Utah36

SBA loans for General Automotive Repair by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for General Automotive Repair

Who are the top SBA lenders for General Automotive Repair?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for General Automotive Repair (NAICS 811) include THE Huntington National Bank, U.s. Bank, National Association, TD Bank, National Association, and 17 more. THE Huntington National Bank leads with 79 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for General Automotive Repair?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for General Automotive Repair businesses is $200,000, based on 2,783 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for General Automotive Repair?

California leads with 352 SBA 7(a) approvals for General Automotive Repair, followed by Texas (237) and Florida (219).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my general automotive repair business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 811. 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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