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SBA Loans for Self-Storage Facilities

SBA lenders funded 3,520 7(a) and 504 loans for self-storage facilities since FY2010 (0.3% of all SBA lending in the data), totaling $4.4B, an average of $1.3M per loan. The most active lender is Live Oak Banking Company.

By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, FY2010–2026 (as of 2026-03-31)

Funded loans
3,520
Since FY2010
Total volume
$4.4B
Average loan size
$1.3M
Share of SBA lending
0.3%

These figures are computed from the SBA's public 7(a) and 504 funded-loan records for Lessors of Self-Storage Units (NAICS 53113). They cover funded loans, not applications, so a lender's activity here is a track-record signal — not a guarantee you will be approved. Of these, 38% are 504 loans (owner-occupied real estate and long-term equipment), which is why average loan sizes here run large. Among the 7(a) loans, the charge-off rate is 0.3% — a relative track-record signal, not a lifetime default rate (504 charge-offs are not reported in the SBA data); see our methodology. Estimate a payment with the SBA loan calculator, or check the basics with the eligibility checker.

Top SBA lenders in Real Estate, the sector that includes self-storage facilities

Ranked by SBA loans funded across Real Estate (NAICS 53), the full sector that contains Lessors of Self-Storage Units (NAICS 53113). The sector is broader than self-storage facilities alone, and sector level is the granularity our per-lender track-record data supports, so every figure below, including the 7(a) charge-off rate, is sector-wide, not specific to self-storage facilities. Charge-off is reported on 7(a) loans, never on 504 loans, so a lender without a reliable 7(a) sample in the sector shows “not reported,” never 0%. A lender active in your situation is a good place to start; talk to a few before you apply.

# Lender Loans Total funded Average loan 7(a) charge-off
1 U.S. Bank, National Association 1,414 $340.6M $241K 3.18%
2 The Huntington National Bank 1,136 $324.1M $285K 2.55%
3 Wells Fargo Bank National Association 883 $385.0M $436K 4.87%
4 TD Bank, National Association 784 $111.9M $143K 8.29%
5 Live Oak Banking Company 767 $1.5B $1.9M 0.00%
6 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 729 $140.0M $192K 6.04%
7 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company 501 $84.1M $168K 5.19%
8 Enterprise Bank & Trust 499 $503.9M $1.0M 0.00%
9 PNC Bank, National Association 433 $71.6M $165K 8.31%
10 Bank Five Nine 375 $382.2M $1.0M 0.53%

SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.

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Top states for self-storage facilities SBA loans

StateLoansTotal volume
Texas 336 $499.4M
California 249 $406.1M
Florida 183 $306.7M
Georgia 172 $233.8M
North Carolina 140 $204.9M
Utah 157 $195.3M
Wisconsin 236 $174.6M
Michigan 151 $159.0M
Washington 99 $151.6M
Illinois 103 $147.5M

SBA lending for self-storage facilities by year

Funded SBA volume by approval fiscal year (FY2010–2026).

SBA loans for self-storage facilities: frequently asked questions

Can you get an SBA loan for self-storage facilities?

Yes. Lenders funded 3,520 SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for self-storage facilities in the public data (as of 2026-03-31), 0.3% of all SBA lending, totaling $4.4B.

How much is a typical SBA loan for self-storage facilities?

The average SBA loan for self-storage facilities is $1.3M, across 3,520 funded loans. Your amount depends on use of funds, cash flow, and the lender.

Which SBA lenders fund self-storage facilities?

Live Oak Banking Company, Bank Five Nine, Mountain West Small Business Finance are among the most active SBA lenders for self-storage facilities by funded volume. A lender that regularly funds your situation is more likely to understand the deal.

Sources and disclaimer. Figures are computed from the U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31); see our methodology. SBA Loan Index is not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor. This is general information, not individualized financial advice.