How many SBA 7(a) lenders serve the professional services industry?

There are 144 active SBA 7(a) lenders that have originated professional services acquisition loans, with a combined 552 loans nationwide.

What is the typical SBA loan rate for professional services acquisitions?

The median SBA 7(a) acquisition loan rate for professional services is approximately Prime + 2.25%. The SBA caps the spread at 3.0% for loans over $250,000.

Which states have the most professional services SBA lenders?

The top states for professional services SBA lending include .

Best SBA Lenders for Professional Services Business Acquisitions (2026)

#	Lender	Loans	Volume	Rate	Default Rate
1	Live Oak Bank	92	$104.0M	P+1.50%	0.8%
2	The Huntington National Bank	59	$81.3M	P+2.25%	1.5%
3	First Internet Bank of Indiana	27	$53.1M	P+2.75%	1.7%
4	United Midwest Savings Bank, National Association	18	$19.3M	P+2.75%	0.4%
5	U.S. Bank, National Association	13	$16.0M	P+0.93%	2.2%
6	Pathward National Association	12	$35.5M	P+2.25%	4.5%
7	Byline Bank	12	$20.7M	P+2.75%	1.5%
8	Truliant FCU	10	$16.2M	P+2.75%	0.0%
9	Fifth Third Bank	9	$15.8M	P+0.25%	0.5%
10	Dogwood State Bank	8	$9.6M	P+2.75%	1.3%
11	Bank of America, National Association	7	$10.3M	P+0.00%	0.0%
12	Brookline Bank	6	$8.8M	P+2.25%	0.9%
13	Port 51 Lending LLC	6	$12.5M	P+2.75%	0.0%
14	Primis Bank	6	$8.5M	P+3.00%	0.0%
15	River Bank & Trust	6	$2.8M	P+2.50%	0.0%
16	Zions Bank, A Division of	5	$3.7M	P+1.45%	1.5%
17	Celtic Bank Corporation	5	$6.9M	P+2.50%	1.9%
18	Old National Bank	5	$9.1M	P+0.30%	2.2%
19	Grow America Fund, Incorporated	5	$3.5M	P+2.75%	0.0%
20	Community Bank & Trust-West Georgia	5	$5.8M	P+2.75%	2.7%
21	Stone Bank	5	$6.3M	P+2.25%	20.5%
22	BayFirst National Bank	5	$2.9M	P+2.75%	4.5%
23	VelocitySBA, LLC	5	$9.1M	P+3.00%	2.4%
24	Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company	5	$5.3M	P+2.25%	0.3%
25	Comerica Bank	4	$10.0M	P+0.00%	0.0%

SBA 7(a) Lending for Professional Services

144 SBA 7(a) lenders have originated 552 acquisition loans in the professional services sector, totaling $769.1M in volume. The median loan size is $952K, with a median interest rate of Prime + 2.25% (Prime + spread).

When evaluating lenders for a professional services acquisition, compare loan volume (indicating experience in this sector), interest rates, and historical default rates. PLP (Preferred Lender Program) lenders have delegated SBA authority for faster loan processing.

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