SBA Loans for Chester's Franchises
Who actually funds Chester's SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2021–2025.
Top lenders funding Chester's SBA loans
Ranked by number of Chester's 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise Bank & Trust | 2 | $5.5M | $2.7M |
| 2 | Byline Bank | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| 2 | Celtic Bank Corporation | 1 | $3.7M | $3.7M |
| 2 | Harvest Small Business Finance, LLC | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 2 | North State Bank | 1 | $265K | $265K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2025. Shows lenders with at least one approved Chester's loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Chester's SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 3 | $9.2M | $3.1M |
| TX | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| NY | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| WA | 1 | $265K | $265K |
Chester's SBA loans by year
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