How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a offices of certified public accountants business?

The median SBA approval in NAICS 541211 is $177,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $25,000 and $874,000. Across all industries the median is $180,000.

Which lenders are most active in offices of certified public accountants?

By dollars approved: Live Oak Banking Company, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, The Huntington National Bank, United Midwest Savings Bank. A lender's experience in your NAICS code matters - underwriters who have seen a hundred deals like yours ask better questions and move faster.

Is offices of certified public accountants considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?

Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 5.2% were charged off, versus 7.6% across all SBA lending. That is below average, which generally makes lenders more comfortable with the sector.

NAICS 541211 · Professional Services

SBA loans for offices of certified public accountants

6,420 SBA loans worth $2.29B have been approved in this industry since FY2010 - the #33 most-financed NAICS code in the country.

Median loan

$177,000

-2% vs all industries

Typical range

$25K-$874K

Middle 80%

Median rate

6.50%

7(a) initial note rate

Median term

10 yr

Charge-off rate

5.2%

vs 7.6% all industries

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) and 504 FOIA data, as of 2026-06-30. Approvals from FY2010 onward. How we calculate this.

Lenders

Most active in this industry

Lender	Loans	Approved
Live Oak Banking Company	285	$205.5M
Wells Fargo Bank	552	$152.2M
U.S. Bank	272	$115.6M
The Huntington National Bank	340	$86.0M
United Midwest Savings Bank	99	$83.4M
JPMorgan Chase Bank	353	$73.0M
BMO Bank	76	$44.7M
KeyBank	94	$42.7M
Bank of America	62	$33.1M
Pinnacle Bank	41	$31.8M

Geography

Where these loans were made

State	Loans	Share
California	955
Florida	485
Texas	476
Ohio	341
New York	323
Massachusetts	281
Illinois	202
Georgia	196

Approvals by fiscal year

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Loan sizes

Under $50K
19%
$50K - $150K
25%
$150K - $350K
25%
$350K - $1M
23%
$1M - $2M
6%
Over $2M
2%

Nearby

Other professional services industries

See the sector

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Common questions

How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a offices of certified public accountants business?: The median SBA approval in NAICS 541211 is $177,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $25,000 and $874,000. Across all industries the median is $180,000.
Which lenders are most active in offices of certified public accountants?: By dollars approved: Live Oak Banking Company, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, The Huntington National Bank, United Midwest Savings Bank. A lender's experience in your NAICS code matters - underwriters who have seen a hundred deals like yours ask better questions and move faster.
Is offices of certified public accountants considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?: Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 5.2% were charged off, versus 7.6% across all SBA lending. That is below average, which generally makes lenders more comfortable with the sector.

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