Landscaping Services acquisitions in Michigan: SBA loan data
Since FY2018, SBA lenders have approved 34 7(a) loans to buy an existing business classified as Landscaping Services in Michigan, totaling $19.5M. The median loan was $344,200. That is 2.0% of the 1,680 acquisition loans in Michigan.
- Loans, FY2018-FY2026
- 34
- Median loan
- $344,200 (middle half $116,100 to $507,500)
- Top lender
- The Huntington National Bank (29%, 10 loans)
- FY2026 loans (latest complete year)
- 3
SBA lenders approved 34 7(a) loans to buy a business classified as Landscaping Services in Michigan from FY2018-FY2026, with a median of $344,200 and a middle half of $116,100 to $507,500. The Huntington National Bank made 29% of them. FY2026 had 3 loans.
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How Landscaping Services in Michigan compares
| Measure | Landscaping Services in Michigan | Michigan, all industries | Landscaping Services, nationwide | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median loan | $344,200 | $585,000 | $535,750 | $645,250 |
| Middle half of loans | $116,100 to $507,500 | $250,000 to $1,304,625 | $222,000 to $1,193,000 | $283,000 to $1,465,000 |
| Average initial rate | 7.75% | 7.65% | 8.06% | 7.76% |
| Median term | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years |
| Charge-off rate (seasoned loans) | n/a | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| Loans in sample | 34 | 1,680 | 790 | 48,902 |
The median for Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan is $344,200, well below the $585,000 median for all Michigan acquisitions, below the $535,750 median for Landscaping Services acquisitions nationwide and well below the $645,250 median for all SBA-financed acquisitions nationally.
The middle half runs $116,100 to $507,500, against $283,000 to $1,465,000 nationally; the median term is 10 years, the same as the national median; the average initial rate is 7.75%, in line with the 7.76% national average.
Too few of these loans are old enough to measure a charge-off rate; the national rate for seasoned acquisition loans is 3.5%.
Loan size distribution
| Loan size | Landscaping Services in Michigan | All acquisitions |
|---|---|---|
| Under $350K | 50% | 30% |
| $350K to under $1M | 38% | 33% |
| $1M to under $2M | 6% | 19% |
| $2M and over | 6% | 17% |
Most Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan (88%) were under $1M, and the largest single band is Under $350K at 50%, against 30% of all acquisition loans.
Bands are fixed dollar ranges chosen for comparison. They are not SBA program limits.
Lender concentration
The Huntington National Bank made 29% of Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan, and the top three lenders together made 44%. 2 of the 18 lenders involved made three or more. Only 2 lenders have repeat experience here. That is a rough guide to how many banks have seen this kind of deal before.
Recent activity
In FY2025 and FY2026 combined, 12 Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan were approved. Fewer than 10 loans were approved in FY2023 and FY2024, so no change is computed. The median was $299,600, slightly below the $344,200 median across all years.
Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 3 | $1.5M | $100,000 | |
| FY2019 | 3 | $5.5M | $380,000 | |
| FY2020 | 8 | $1.7M | $140,750 | |
| FY2021 | 3 | $3.9M | $497,200 | |
| FY2022 | 1 | $972K | $972,000 | |
| FY2023 | 0 | $0 | - | |
| FY2024 | 4 | $1.6M | $447,000 | |
| FY2025 | 9 | $3.6M | $323,000 | |
| FY2026 | 3 | $744K | $170,000 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Fewer than 20 Landscaping Services in Michigan acquisition loans are old enough to measure losses reliably, so no charge-off rate is shown. The benchmark across all SBA acquisition loans in the FY2018 to FY2021 cohort is 3.5% by count. Non-acquisition 7(a) loans (every other stated purpose) approved FY2018 to FY2021 charged off at 6.2%.
"Charged off" is the SBA's final loss action on a defaulted loan after collection efforts. It lags default by a year or more, which is why only older cohorts are measured. It is not the same as a delinquency rate, and loans still outstanding can still fail. See charge-off in the glossary.
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Top lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 10 | 29.4% | $2.9M | |
| 2 | Horizon Bank | 3 | 8.8% | $1.1M | |
| 3 | Fifth Third Bank | 2 | 5.9% | $3.8M | |
| 4 | BankUnited, National Association | 2 | 5.9% | $1.5M | |
| 5 | Old National Bank | 2 | 5.9% | $547K |
Top franchise brands
| # | Franchise | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monster Tree Service | 1 | 2.9% | $531K |
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Questions buyers ask
How much do SBA loans for Landscaping Services acquisitions in Michigan run?
The median SBA 7(a) loan was $344,200 across 34 loans (FY2018 to FY2026), with the middle half between $116,100 and $507,500. The loan excludes the buyer's equity and any seller note and may include working capital, so the price is usually higher than the loan.
Which banks finance Landscaping Services acquisitions in Michigan?
The Huntington National Bank (10), Horizon Bank (3), Fifth Third Bank (2), BankUnited, National Association (2), Old National Bank (2). Some lenders repeatedly finance this industry in this state; the counts above show which.
How often do Landscaping Services acquisition loans fail in Michigan?
Fewer than 20 loans in this combination are old enough to measure losses reliably, so no rate is shown. The national benchmark for all SBA acquisition loans is 3.5% (FY2018 to FY2021 cohort).
Are franchised businesses part of Landscaping Services acquisitions in Michigan?
3 of the 34 loans (9%) involved a franchise brand, most often Monster Tree Service (1).
How much do you need down for an SBA loan to buy a Landscaping Services business in Michigan?
The SBA requires the buyer to make an equity injection, commonly 10% of total project cost, and a lender may ask for more. The SBA file does not record injections, so the figures here are the financed portion: the median for Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan was $344,200, and the middle half ran $116,100 to $507,500.
How long does an SBA acquisition loan take?
For a change-of-ownership 7(a) loan, 45 to 90 days from application to close is typical. It varies by lender and by how quickly third-party reports, such as the business valuation and appraisal, come back. The SBA file records approval dates, not application dates, so this site cannot measure it. Lenders approved 12 Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan in FY2025 and FY2026.
Which banks make SBA loans for a Landscaping Services business in Michigan?
By loan count, FY2018 to FY2026: The Huntington National Bank (10), Horizon Bank (3), Fifth Third Bank (2), BankUnited, National Association (2), Old National Bank (2). The Huntington National Bank made 29% of Landscaping Services acquisition loans in Michigan. Counts show past approvals only and do not predict whether a lender will approve a particular deal.
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Cite this data
SBA Acquisition Data, "Landscaping Services in Michigan: SBA acquisition loan data", https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/state/mi/landscaping-services-561730 (data as of September 30, 2026). Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loan file, data.sba.gov. Aggregated by SBA Acquisition Data.
The figures on this page are also published as JSON at https://sbaacquisitiondata.com/data/state/mi/landscaping-services-561730.json.