SBA Loans for Candlewood Suites Franchises
Who actually funds Candlewood Suites 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 Candlewood Suites SBA loans
Ranked by number of Candlewood Suites 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GBank | 5 | $22.5M | $4.5M |
| 2 | Wallis Bank | 3 | $11.5M | $3.8M |
| 3 | Everwise Credit Union | 2 | $10.0M | $5.0M |
| 3 | US Metro Bank | 2 | $7.0M | $3.5M |
| 5 | Hanover Community Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Open Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 1 | $4.8M | $4.8M |
| 5 | Gulf Coast Bank | 1 | $4.6M | $4.6M |
| 5 | Bonvenu Bank NA | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, Illinois | 1 | $4.2M | $4.2M |
| 5 | b1BANK | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Candlewood Suites loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Candlewood Suites SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | $35.8M | $4.5M |
| IN | 2 | $10.0M | $5.0M |
| KY | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| AL | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| NE | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| OH | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| CO | 1 | $4.8M | $4.8M |
| LA | 1 | $4.6M | $4.6M |
| AR | 1 | $3.5M | $3.5M |
| KS | 1 | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| NY | 1 | $2.7M | $2.7M |
Candlewood Suites SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Candlewood Suitesfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
If Applicant also operates under a management agreement with a third party, Lender/CDC must review the management agreement in accordance with SOP 50 10 to determine if there is affiliation between the Applicant and the management company. The Applicant is not eligible if the management company is, or is affiliated with, the franchisor.
How to use this
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