SBA Loans for Great American Cookies Franchises
Who actually funds Great American Cookies 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 Great American Cookies SBA loans
Ranked by number of Great American Cookies 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 4 | $1.6M | $402K |
| 2 | PlainsCapital Bank | 2 | $1.5M | $772K |
| 2 | FirstBank | 2 | $962K | $481K |
| 2 | Northwest Bank | 2 | $525K | $263K |
| 2 | Renasant Bank | 2 | $594K | $297K |
| 6 | First Bank of the Lake | 1 | $668K | $668K |
| 6 | Hancock Whitney Bank | 1 | $453K | $453K |
| 6 | Lendistry SBLC, LLC | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 6 | Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $150K | $150K |
| 6 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 1 | $115K | $115K |
| 6 | Prosperity Bank | 1 | $404K | $404K |
| 6 | Red River Bank | 1 | $405K | $405K |
| 6 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $315K | $315K |
| 6 | Studio Bank | 1 | $271K | $271K |
| 6 | The Central Trust Bank | 1 | $108K | $108K |
| 6 | 22nd State Bank, A Division of 22nd State Banking Company | 1 | $298K | $298K |
| 6 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 1 | $778K | $778K |
| 6 | Bank3 | 1 | $260K | $260K |
| 6 | BayFirst National Bank | 1 | $150K | $150K |
| 6 | Capital One National Association | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 6 | Community First CU | 1 | $318K | $318K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Great American Cookies loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Great American Cookies SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | $3.7M | $621K |
| GA | 5 | $1.8M | $368K |
| OH | 5 | $1.2M | $235K |
| MO | 2 | $933K | $467K |
| LA | 2 | $858K | $429K |
| SC | 2 | $783K | $391K |
| TN | 2 | $531K | $265K |
| FL | 2 | $465K | $233K |
| WI | 1 | $318K | $318K |
| NY | 1 | $298K | $298K |
Great American Cookies SBA loans by year
How to use this
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