SBA Loans for 2nd Family Franchises
Who actually funds 2nd Family SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2025 to 2026.
Top lenders funding 2nd Family SBA loans
Ranked by number of 2nd Family 7(a) loans approved since 2025.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACC Capital | 2 | $440K | $220K |
| 2 | First Bank of the Lake | 1 | $200K | $200K |
| 2 | Grow America Fund, Incorporated | 1 | $141K | $141K |
| 2 | Zions Bank, A Division of | 1 | $361K | $361K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2025 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved 2nd Family loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
2nd Family SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 2 | $440K | $220K |
| CA | 1 | $361K | $361K |
| SC | 1 | $200K | $200K |
| IL | 1 | $141K | $141K |
2nd Family SBA loans by year
How 2nd Family SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded 2nd Family 7(a) loan approved since FY2010. Each SBA loan usually finances one location, so read these as an estimate of units.
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data. Defaulted means the SBA purchased the guaranty (charged off, or purchased and not yet charged off). Recent loans have had less time to default, and small loan counts swing widely, so one or two loans can move these percentages a lot.
SBA lender notes for 2nd Familyfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Conditional Assignment of Lease and Consent and Agreement of Landlord may not be executed.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for 2nd Family franchisees, so they already understand the brand's model, unit economics, and franchise agreement. That familiarity usually means a faster, cleaner underwrite than a lender seeing the concept for the first time.
A lender being active historically doesn't mean they're the right fit for your deal size, location, or timing right now. That's where we come in, and we match your 2nd Family deal to a lender currently funding this brand.
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