SBA Loans for Destination Athlete Franchises
Who actually funds Destination Athlete SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2024–2025.
Top lenders funding Destination Athlete SBA loans
Ranked by number of Destination Athlete 7(a) loans approved since 2024.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BayFirst National Bank | 1 | $270K | $270K |
| 1 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 1 | $975K | $975K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2024–2025. Shows lenders with at least one approved Destination Athlete loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Destination Athlete SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 1 | $975K | $975K |
| FL | 1 | $270K | $270K |
Destination Athlete SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Destination Athletefrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the franchisee may not execute the Site Selection Lease of Site & Development of Store agreement.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Destination Athlete franchisees, so they already understand the brand's model, unit economics, and franchise agreement. That familiarity usually means a faster, cleaner underwrite than a lender seeing the concept for the first time.
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