How Much Can Sign Manufacturing Businesses Get in SBA Loans?
3,521 SBA loans totaling $1.2B have been approved for sign manufacturing businesses (NAICS 339950). The average approved SBA loan is $333K, which is near national avg the $340K national average. 620 active lenders fund this industry with a 17.4% default rate on the matured 2018-2021 loan cohort.
At 17.4%, Sign Manufacturing sits above the 15.4% all-industry SBA default rate (charged-off as a share of resolved loans), above average default risk relative to other SBA industries. Lenders price this risk into rate and structure, which is why matching the file to the right lender matters.
NAICS 339950 (Sign Manufacturing) received 3,521 SBA loans worth $1.2B across 5+ states. Average loan $333K, average term 126 months, 17.4% default rate (resolved-loan basis).620 active SBA-approved lenders fund this industry. Manufacturers (NAICS 31-33) qualify for FY2026 SBA fee waivers and the new MARC revolving credit program. There are approximately 5,910 U.S. establishments in this industry (Census 2022).
Is SBA Lending Growing for Sign Manufacturing?+19% growth
FY2026 Manufacturing Fee Waivers Active
The SBA has waived guaranty fees for manufacturers (NAICS 31-33) through September 30, 2026:
504 loans: all guaranty fees waived for manufacturing
7(a) loans up to $950K: guaranty fee waived
Revolving credit line: manufacturers only (new Oct 2025)
The proposed Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act (H.R. 3174) would double SBA limits to $10M for domestic manufacturers, currently passed House, awaiting Senate vote.
Which SBA Program Do Sign Manufacturing Businesses Use Most?
What Is the Best SBA Loan for Sign Manufacturing?
Versatile funding for working capital, equipment, and expansion. Guaranty fee waiver on loans up to $950K in FY2026
Where Are Sign Manufacturing SBA Loans Most Common?
SBA Lending Activity in Sign Manufacturing
620 SBA lenders have funded 3,521 loans to sign manufacturing businesses (NAICS 339950). Which lender approves your deal depends on your location, loan size, credit profile and time in business, not on who funded someone else. PeerSense makes the introduction.
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How Does SBA Lending Work for Sign Manufacturing Businesses?
Across all SBA loan programs, 3,521 loans have been approved for businesses classified under NAICS 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), representing $1.2B in total capital deployed. The average approved loan of $333K is near national avg the national SBA average of $340K, with typical repayment terms of 126 months.
SBA lending for sign manufacturing is accelerating. Loan volume has grown approximately 19% over recent fiscal years. This upward trajectory suggests expanding access to capital and growing lender confidence in this sector. Peak activity occurred in FY2016.
The industry sees a balanced mix of SBA programs, with 12% of loans using the 504 program for fixed asset acquisition and the majority using 7(a) for its flexibility across working capital, equipment, and business acquisition uses. SBA 7(a) loans offer up to $5M with terms up to 25 years for real estate.
As a manufacturing business under NAICS 31-33, you qualify for enhanced SBA incentives through September 30, 2026. The SBA has fully waived guaranty fees on all 504 loans and on 7(a) loans up to $950,000 for manufacturers. Additionally, the MARC (Manufacturers' Access to Revolving Credit) program launched in October 2025, offering up to $5M in revolving credit exclusively for domestic manufacturers, a first for SBA lending.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sign Manufacturing SBA Loans
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Data aggregated from SBA loan records (1992–2025). Sign Manufacturing defined by NAICS code 339950. Not financial advice. PeerSense is a capital advisory firm, not a lender. Consult a lending professional before making financial decisions.