SBA Loans for DPF Alternatives Franchises
Who actually funds DPF Alternatives SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2022 to 2025.
Top lenders funding DPF Alternatives SBA loans
Ranked by number of DPF Alternatives 7(a) loans approved since 2022.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Heritage Bank | 3 | $280K | $93K |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 2 | $550K | $275K |
| 3 | Frost Bank | 1 | $291K | $291K |
| 3 | KeyBank National Association | 1 | $198K | $198K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2022 to 2025. Shows lenders with at least one approved DPF Alternatives loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
DPF Alternatives SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 3 | $841K | $280K |
| OH | 1 | $198K | $198K |
| VA | 1 | $102K | $102K |
| OR | 1 | $100K | $100K |
| GA | 1 | $78K | $78K |
DPF Alternatives SBA loans by year
How DPF Alternatives SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded DPF Alternatives 7(a) loan approved since FY2010. Each SBA loan usually finances one location, so read these as an estimate of units.
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data. Defaulted means the SBA purchased the guaranty (charged off, or purchased and not yet charged off). Recent loans have had less time to default, and small loan counts swing widely, so one or two loans can move these percentages a lot.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for DPF Alternatives 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.
A lender being active historically doesn't mean they're the right fit for your deal size, location, or timing right now. That's where we come in, and we match your DPF Alternatives deal to a lender currently funding this brand.
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