SBA Loans for GolfCave Franchises
Who actually funds GolfCave SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2025 to 2026.
Top lenders funding GolfCave SBA loans
Ranked by number of GolfCave 7(a) loans approved since 2025.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Bank of the Lake | 2 | $1.8M | $895K |
| 1 | Provident Bank | 2 | $1.7M | $859K |
| 3 | Climate First Bank | 1 | $993K | $993K |
| 3 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 1 | $650K | $650K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2025 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved GolfCave loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
GolfCave SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 3 | $2.5M | $827K |
| PA | 2 | $1.6M | $823K |
| NY | 1 | $1.0M | $1.0M |
GolfCave SBA loans by year
How GolfCave SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded GolfCave 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.
SBA lender notes for GolfCavefrom the SBA Franchise Directory
1. Lender/CDC must ensure they secure the appropriate lien position on all collateral in accordance with SOP 50 10 2. When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Rider to Lease may not be executed.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for GolfCave 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 GolfCave deal to a lender currently funding this brand.
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