SBA Loans for Breweries: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 312

NAICS 312 covers breweries businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

374

for Breweries

Median Loan Size

$250,000

per approval

Recent Activity

15

last 90 days through Aug 2025

NAICS 312 covers breweries businesses. This is a moderately active sector for SBA 7(a) lending with 374 approvals and a median loan size of $250,000.

Key trends & insights

  • The typical loan size for breweries has decreased 24% — average median moving from $338,167 to $258,525.
  • Loan sizes vary dramatically by location — the median in New Mexico ($975,000) is 16.3x higher than Idaho ($60,000).

Lending trends for Breweries

4%loan volume YoY
4%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Feb '22May '22Aug '22Nov '22Feb '23May '23Aug '23Nov '23

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
154$54,300
246$1,000,000
346$638,600
436$91,000
532$262,500
625$25,000
718$725,000
817$150,000
914$50,000
1012$100,000
1112$200,000
1211$414,400
1311$200,000
1410$250,000
1510$150,000
1610$1,361,300
1710$50,000
189$500,000
199$50,000
209$1,150,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Breweries

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-12Newtek Bank, National AssociationShi*****LLC$350,000
2025-12Busey BankSPE*****NC.$600,000
2025-12Exchange BankBos*****LLC$350,000
2025-12Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyDRU*****LLC$131,000
2025-12Exchange BankBos*****LLC$150,000
2025-12Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyDRU*****LLC$20,000
2025-12Enterprise Bank & TrustWEE*****ANY$1,305,000
2025-12Community West BankWAT*****LLC$100,000
2025-12NBT Bank, National AssociationHex*****nc.$315,000
2025-12Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company3rd*****Co.$200,000
2025-12Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company3rd*****Co.$1,872,100
2025-12Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSBRiv*****LLC$230,000
2025-12Arcata Economic Development CorporationTri*****LLC$50,000
2025-11Newtek Bank, National AssociationPIV*****ANY$50,000
2025-11Northeast BankLON*****LLC$350,000
2025-11Newtek Bank, National AssociationDin*****Ltd$100,000
2025-11Arbor BankPin*****LLC$320,000
2025-11First BankWha*****nc.$374,000
2025-11Community Trust Bank, Inc.Pau*****LLC$25,000
2025-11DreamSpringGDD*****LLC$99,100
2025-11Newtek Bank, National AssociationJam*****LLC$450,000
2025-11Live Oak Banking CompanyEOD*****.C.$150,000
2025-11OptimumBankGur*****LLC$5,000,000
2025-11Readycap Lending, LLCDin*****td.$50,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankSid*****any$32,900

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

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1California38
2Ohio28
3New York21
4Pennsylvania19
5Washington18
6Minnesota18
7North Carolina15
8Georgia14
9Michigan14
10Illinois13
11Wisconsin12
12Florida12
13Massachusetts11
14Oregon10
15Colorado9
16Texas8
17Vermont8
18South Carolina7
19New Jersey7
20Missouri7
21Arkansas6
22Maryland6
23Virginia6
24Arizona6
25Kentucky5

SBA loans for Breweries by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Breweries

Who are the top SBA lenders for Breweries?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Breweries (NAICS 312) include THE Huntington National Bank, Live OAK Banking Company, Dogwood State Bank, and 17 more. THE Huntington National Bank leads with 54 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Breweries?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Breweries businesses is $250,000, based on 374 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Breweries?

California leads with 38 SBA 7(a) approvals for Breweries, followed by Ohio (28) and New York (21).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my breweries business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 312. 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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