SBA Loans for Big Blue Swim School Franchises
Who actually funds Big Blue Swim School SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2021 to 2026.
Top lenders funding Big Blue Swim School SBA loans
Ranked by number of Big Blue Swim School 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happen Bank | 9 | $15.3M | $1.7M |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 6 | $11.8M | $2.0M |
| 3 | Byline Bank | 3 | $8.5M | $2.8M |
| 3 | FWBank | 3 | $9.2M | $3.1M |
| 5 | Meridian Bank | 2 | $7.3M | $3.6M |
| 6 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 1 | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 6 | Bank of Utah | 1 | $1.9M | $1.9M |
| 6 | Belmont Bank & Trust Company | 1 | $2.5M | $2.5M |
| 6 | TD Bank, National Association | 1 | $2.6M | $2.6M |
| 6 | Atlantic Union Bank | 1 | $3.0M | $3.0M |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Big Blue Swim School loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Big Blue Swim School SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 6 | $12.9M | $2.1M |
| PA | 4 | $9.8M | $2.5M |
| CO | 3 | $8.6M | $2.9M |
| MA | 3 | $7.5M | $2.5M |
| UT | 3 | $7.3M | $2.4M |
| MI | 3 | $4.7M | $1.6M |
| TX | 1 | $3.6M | $3.6M |
| NY | 1 | $3.0M | $3.0M |
| CA | 1 | $2.6M | $2.6M |
| IN | 1 | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| MO | 2 | $2.1M | $1.1M |
Big Blue Swim School SBA loans by year
How Big Blue Swim School SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded Big Blue Swim School 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 Big Blue Swim Schoolfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Rider may not be executed.
How to use this
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