SBA Loans for Escapology Franchises
Who actually funds Escapology 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 Escapology SBA loans
Ranked by number of Escapology 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Savings Bank | 5 | $2.6M | $527K |
| 2 | First Bank of the Lake | 4 | $3.9M | $969K |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 4 | $1.3M | $325K |
| 2 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 4 | $4.5M | $1.1M |
| 5 | First Business Bank | 3 | $3.2M | $1.1M |
| 6 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 2 | $1.7M | $842K |
| 7 | Cornerstone Capital Bank SSB | 1 | $839K | $839K |
| 7 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 1 | $300K | $300K |
| 7 | First Merchants Bank | 1 | $1.5M | $1.5M |
| 7 | 22nd State Bank, A Division of 22nd State Banking Company | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 7 | The Bank of New Glarus | 1 | $700K | $700K |
| 7 | Fund-Ex Solutions Group, LLC | 1 | $875K | $875K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Escapology loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Escapology SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | $5.3M | $886K |
| NC | 4 | $4.2M | $1.0M |
| KS | 2 | $2.0M | $990K |
| OR | 2 | $1.8M | $903K |
| MO | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| CA | 1 | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| VA | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| AZ | 3 | $1.4M | $460K |
| UT | 1 | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| WI | 2 | $1.1M | $545K |
| MD | 1 | $300K | $300K |
| GA | 2 | $268K | $134K |
| IN | 2 | $248K | $124K |
Escapology SBA loans by year
How to use this
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