How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services business?

The median SBA approval in NAICS 541370 is $100,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $16,300 and $638,100. Across all industries the median is $180,000.

Which lenders are most active in surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services?

By dollars approved: The Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Live Oak Banking Company, CDC Small Business Finance Corp., First Bank of the Lake. 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 surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?

Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 4.0% were charged off, versus 7.6% across all SBA lending. That is below average, which generally makes lenders more comfortable with the sector.

NAICS 541370 · Professional Services

SBA loans for surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services

635 SBA loans worth $167.6M have been approved in this industry since FY2010 - the #291 most-financed NAICS code in the country.

Median loan

$100,000

-44% vs all industries

Typical range

$16K-$638K

Middle 80%

Median rate

6.50%

7(a) initial note rate

Median term

10 yr

Charge-off rate

4.0%

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
The Huntington National Bank	47	$12.7M
Wells Fargo Bank	41	$11.2M
Live Oak Banking Company	5	$6.1M
CDC Small Business Finance Corp.	8	$5.6M
First Bank of the Lake	1	$5.0M
Beacon Bank and Trust	5	$4.6M
SouthState Bank	7	$3.9M
Newtek Bank	13	$3.7M
Lake Ridge Bank	3	$3.0M
JPMorgan Chase Bank	21	$2.9M

Geography

Where these loans were made

State	Loans	Share
Texas	60
California	57
Florida	51
New York	40
Massachusetts	27
Wisconsin	24
Michigan	24
Idaho	20

Approvals by fiscal year

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Loan sizes

Under $50K
28%
$50K - $150K
30%
$150K - $350K
20%
$350K - $1M
17%
$1M - $2M
3%
Over $2M
1%

Nearby

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Common questions

How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services business?: The median SBA approval in NAICS 541370 is $100,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $16,300 and $638,100. Across all industries the median is $180,000.
Which lenders are most active in surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services?: By dollars approved: The Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Live Oak Banking Company, CDC Small Business Finance Corp., First Bank of the Lake. 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 surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?: Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 4.0% 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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