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 |
| 2 | America First Federal Credit Union | 8 | $6.4M | $797K |
| 4 | Mission Valley Bank | 3 | $2.1M | $692K |
| 5 | First Bank of the Lake | 2 | $922K | $461K |
| 5 | Genesee Regional Bank | 2 | $2.2M | $1.1M |
| 5 | Zions Bank, A Division of | 2 | $403K | $201K |
| 5 | Bank of Travelers Rest | 2 | $340K | $170K |
| 5 | Citizens Bank | 2 | $5.0M | $2.5M |
| 5 | Embassy National Bank | 2 | $1.8M | $881K |
| 5 | Pinnacle Bank | 2 | $2.8M | $1.4M |
| 5 | TD Bank, National Association | 2 | $860K | $430K |
| 13 | John Marshall Bank | 1 | $605K | $605K |
| 13 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 13 | Frost Bank | 1 | $2.3M | $2.3M |
| 13 | Wallis Bank | 1 | $375K | $375K |
| 13 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 13 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $332K | $332K |
| 13 | Stearns Bank National Association | 1 | $94K | $94K |
| 13 | CDC Small Business Finance Corp. | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 13 | The Croghan Colonial Bank | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 13 | First Internet Bank of Indiana | 1 | $725K | $725K |
| 13 | TowneBank | 1 | $698K | $698K |
| 13 | Community Trust Bank, Inc. | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 13 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 1 | $472K | $472K |
| 13 | Georgia's Own Credit Union | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 13 | HomeTrust Bank | 1 | $805K | $805K |
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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