SBA Loans for Bruster's Real Ice Cream Franchises
Who actually funds Bruster's Real Ice Cream 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 Bruster's Real Ice Cream SBA loans
Ranked by number of Bruster's Real Ice Cream 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Community Bank | 27 | $16.0M | $594K |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 8 | $3.2M | $398K |
| 3 | Meadows Bank | 5 | $1.9M | $373K |
| 4 | America First FCU | 3 | $4.5M | $1.5M |
| 4 | Mission Valley Bank | 3 | $2.1M | $692K |
| 6 | Embassy National Bank | 2 | $1.8M | $881K |
| 6 | First Bank of the Lake | 2 | $922K | $461K |
| 6 | Genesee Regional Bank | 2 | $2.2M | $1.1M |
| 6 | Citizens Bank | 2 | $5.0M | $2.5M |
| 6 | Zions Bank, A Division of | 2 | $403K | $201K |
| 6 | Pinnacle Bank | 2 | $2.8M | $1.4M |
| 6 | TD Bank, National Association | 2 | $860K | $430K |
| 6 | Bank of Travelers Rest | 2 | $340K | $170K |
| 14 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 14 | TowneBank | 1 | $698K | $698K |
| 14 | Community Trust Bank, Inc. | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 14 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 1 | $472K | $472K |
| 14 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 14 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $332K | $332K |
| 14 | Stearns Bank National Association | 1 | $94K | $94K |
| 14 | Wallis Bank | 1 | $375K | $375K |
| 14 | The Croghan Colonial Bank | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 14 | First Internet Bank of Indiana | 1 | $725K | $725K |
| 14 | Frost Bank | 1 | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| 14 | CDC Small Business Finance Corp. | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 14 | Georgia's Own Credit Union | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 14 | HomeTrust Bank | 1 | $805K | $805K |
| 14 | John Marshall Bank | 1 | $605K | $605K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Bruster's Real Ice Cream loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 | $10.3M | $1.0M |
| TX | 7 | $5.3M | $759K |
| NV | 3 | $4.5M | $1.5M |
| SC | 8 | $4.3M | $534K |
| NC | 4 | $3.5M | $882K |
| CA | 8 | $3.3M | $410K |
| NY | 4 | $3.0M | $754K |
| MO | 5 | $2.2M | $438K |
| AZ | 4 | $2.1M | $526K |
| IL | 3 | $2.0M | $657K |
| VA | 3 | $1.8M | $608K |
| IN | 2 | $1.4M | $720K |
| MD | 4 | $1.4M | $356K |
| TN | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| FL | 2 | $1.3M | $671K |
Bruster's Real Ice Cream SBA loans by year
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