How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a other scientific and technical consulting services business?

The median SBA approval in NAICS 541690 is $100,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $15,000 and $563,000. Across all industries the median is $180,000.

Which lenders are most active in other scientific and technical consulting services?

By dollars approved: Wells Fargo Bank, The Huntington National Bank, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Truist Bank, Live Oak Banking Company. 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 other scientific and technical consulting services considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?

Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 6.5% were charged off, versus 7.6% across all SBA lending. That is close to average.

NAICS 541690 · Professional Services

SBA loans for other scientific and technical consulting services

2,372 SBA loans worth $636.7M have been approved in this industry since FY2010 - the #100 most-financed NAICS code in the country.

Median loan

$100,000

-44% vs all industries

Typical range

$15K-$563K

Middle 80%

Median rate

7.83%

7(a) initial note rate

Median term

10 yr

Charge-off rate

6.5%

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
Wells Fargo Bank	345	$44.3M
The Huntington National Bank	157	$37.4M
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company	100	$23.4M
Truist Bank	70	$20.1M
Live Oak Banking Company	13	$18.1M
JPMorgan Chase Bank	105	$18.0M
BayFirst National Bank	92	$16.4M
Byline Bank	9	$15.4M
Newtek Bank	33	$14.3M
Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.	25	$13.3M

Geography

Where these loans were made

State	Loans	Share
California	315
Texas	179
New York	153
Virginia	133
Florida	116
Maryland	104
Ohio	103
Massachusetts	100

Approvals by fiscal year

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Loan sizes

Under $50K
31%
$50K - $150K
26%
$150K - $350K
22%
$350K - $1M
15%
$1M - $2M
4%
Over $2M
2%

Nearby

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Common questions

How much do SBA lenders typically lend to a other scientific and technical consulting services business?: The median SBA approval in NAICS 541690 is $100,000, with the middle 80% of loans between $15,000 and $563,000. Across all industries the median is $180,000.
Which lenders are most active in other scientific and technical consulting services?: By dollars approved: Wells Fargo Bank, The Huntington National Bank, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Truist Bank, Live Oak Banking Company. 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 other scientific and technical consulting services considered a risky industry by SBA lenders?: Of FY2010-FY2019 approvals in this industry that have reached a terminal status, 6.5% were charged off, versus 7.6% across all SBA lending. That is close to average.

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