SBA Loans for Little Diggers Franchises
Who actually funds Little Diggers SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2026 to 2026.
Top lenders funding Little Diggers SBA loans
Ranked by number of Little Diggers 7(a) loans approved since 2026.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PromiseOne Bank | 1 | $240K | $240K |
| 1 | Waukesha State Bank | 1 | $315K | $315K |
| 1 | Merchants & Marine Bank | 1 | $666K | $666K |
| 1 | Evolve Bank and Trust | 1 | $275K | $275K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2026 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Little Diggers loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Little Diggers SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | 2 | $941K | $470K |
| WI | 1 | $315K | $315K |
| MI | 1 | $240K | $240K |
Little Diggers SBA loans by year
How Little Diggers SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded Little Diggers 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 Little Diggersfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
1. When the real estate where the franchise business is located secures the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Addendum may not be executed. 2. Lender/CDC must ensure they obtain the proper lien position for all collateral in accordance with the SOP 50 10.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Little Diggers 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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