SBA Loans for Motor Vehicle Towing: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 488

NAICS 488 covers motor vehicle towing businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

470

for Motor Vehicle Towing

Median Loan Size

$150,000

per approval

Recent Activity

33

last 90 days through Dec 2025

NAICS 488 covers motor vehicle towing businesses. This is a moderately active sector for SBA 7(a) lending with 470 approvals and a median loan size of $150,000.

Key trends & insights

  • SBA lending to motor vehicle towing businesses grew 23% year-over-year — from 101 to 124 approvals.
  • Total SBA dollars flowing into this industry increased by 15% year-over-year, reaching $51,120,000 in the trailing 12 months.
  • The typical loan size for motor vehicle towing has decreased 25% — average median moving from $265,333 to $198,275.
  • Loan sizes vary dramatically by location — the median in Washington ($703,600) is 14.1x higher than Pennsylvania ($50,000).
  • Motor Vehicle Towing loans skew smaller than the SBA average at $150,000 median (vs. ~$450,000 overall) — good news if you need a smaller amount and want to avoid lenders with high minimums.

Lending trends for Motor Vehicle Towing

23%loan volume YoY
15%dollar volume YoY
Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Oct '23Jan '24Apr '24Jul '24Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
142$52,900
238$45,000
331$150,000
428$50,000
526$15,000
616$50,000
713$200,000
812$50,000
911$200,000
1010$703,600
119$35,000
129$150,000
139$500,000
148$305,000
158$150,000
168$925,000
176$250,000
185$250,000
195$478,500
205$150,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Motor Vehicle Towing

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-12U.S. Bank, National AssociationON *****LLC$50,000
2025-11First Horizon BankGT *****LLC$1,173,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankJOE*****INC$100,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankSCA*****LLC$217,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankMOO*****LLC$325,500
2025-11The Huntington National BankSCA*****LLC$50,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankMMJ*****LLC$36,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankMOO*****LLC$50,000
2025-11The Huntington National BankBob*****Inc$50,000
2025-11Heritage Bank IncLoa*****nc.$150,000
2025-11Celtic Bank CorporationALP*****LLC$49,900
2025-11U.S. Bank, National AssociationRAP*****LLC$10,000
2025-08ESL FCUFEN*****LLC$50,000
2025-08Coastal Area District Development Authority, Inc.Mor*****LLC$96,800
2025-08Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationR &*****LLC$15,000
2025-08Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyCOA*****NC.$220,000
2025-08Lendistry SBLC, LLCSUN*****LLC$150,000
2025-08Celtic Bank CorporationAER*****LLC$130,000
2025-08TD Bank, National AssociationHal*****LLC$50,000
2025-08U.S. Bank, National AssociationLIF*****LLC$25,600
2025-08TD Bank, National AssociationAdv*****ion$250,000
2025-08Midwest Regional BankGon*****als$478,000
2025-08Newtek Bank, National AssociationErs*****inc$55,000
2025-08First Oklahoma BankInt*****LLC$589,300
2025-08CenTrust Bank, A Division of SmartBiz Bank National AssociatJ&S*****LLC$150,000

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

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1California69
2Florida53
3Ohio41
4Texas29
5Illinois19
6Michigan19
7New York18
8New Jersey17
9Washington17
10Georgia16
11Pennsylvania15
12Minnesota13
13North Carolina13
14Oklahoma10
15Wisconsin9
16Virginia9
17Missouri8
18Arizona8
19Utah6
20Alabama6
21Oregon6
22Connecticut5
23Indiana5
24Tennessee5
25Delaware4

SBA loans for Motor Vehicle Towing by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Motor Vehicle Towing

Who are the top SBA lenders for Motor Vehicle Towing?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Motor Vehicle Towing (NAICS 488) include THE Huntington National Bank, TD Bank, National Association, Northeast Bank, and 17 more. THE Huntington National Bank leads with 42 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Motor Vehicle Towing?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Motor Vehicle Towing businesses is $150,000, based on 470 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Motor Vehicle Towing?

California leads with 69 SBA 7(a) approvals for Motor Vehicle Towing, followed by Florida (53) and Ohio (41).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my motor vehicle towing business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 488. 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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