SBA Loans for Ben & Jerry's Franchises
Who actually funds Ben & Jerry's SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2021–2026.
Top lenders funding Ben & Jerry's SBA loans
Ranked by number of Ben & Jerry's 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Village Bank and Trust, National Association | 5 | $1.4M | $287K |
| 2 | First Resource Bank | 2 | $467K | $233K |
| 3 | Climate First Bank | 1 | $665K | $665K |
| 3 | Eastern Bank | 1 | $490K | $490K |
| 3 | Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank | 1 | $560K | $560K |
| 3 | Bank of America, National Association | 1 | $299K | $299K |
| 3 | Midwest Regional Bank | 1 | $337K | $337K |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 1 | $100K | $100K |
| 3 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 3 | Sutton Bank | 1 | $150K | $150K |
| 3 | FMS Bank | 1 | $411K | $411K |
| 3 | Banner Bank | 1 | $300K | $300K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Ben & Jerry's loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Ben & Jerry's SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 4 | $1.3M | $330K |
| NC | 1 | $665K | $665K |
| MO | 2 | $636K | $318K |
| WI | 2 | $612K | $306K |
| NJ | 1 | $560K | $560K |
| MA | 1 | $490K | $490K |
| MN | 2 | $467K | $233K |
| CO | 1 | $411K | $411K |
| CA | 2 | $400K | $200K |
| OH | 1 | $150K | $150K |
Ben & Jerry's SBA loans by year
How to use this
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