SBA Loans for Play It Again Sports Franchises
Who actually funds Play It Again Sports 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 Play It Again Sports SBA loans
Ranked by number of Play It Again Sports 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 11 | $3.1M | $281K |
| 2 | First Bank of the Lake | 6 | $2.1M | $354K |
| 3 | Live Oak Banking Company | 3 | $1.0M | $342K |
| 3 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 3 | $563K | $188K |
| 5 | Ameris Bank | 2 | $1.7M | $835K |
| 5 | Banner Bank | 2 | $1.9M | $958K |
| 5 | Columbia Bank | 2 | $450K | $225K |
| 5 | Fulton Bank, National Association | 2 | $165K | $83K |
| 5 | Honor Bank | 2 | $650K | $325K |
| 5 | Horizon Bank | 2 | $330K | $165K |
| 5 | KeyBank National Association | 2 | $630K | $315K |
| 5 | Old National Bank | 2 | $345K | $172K |
| 5 | PNC Bank, National Association | 2 | $653K | $327K |
| 5 | Security Bank | 2 | $380K | $190K |
| 5 | Summit CU | 2 | $800K | $400K |
| 5 | The Farmers Bank, Frankfort, Indiana | 2 | $400K | $200K |
| 5 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 2 | $961K | $480K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Play It Again Sports loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Play It Again Sports SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 | $2.3M | $463K |
| MO | 4 | $2.3M | $566K |
| WA | 2 | $1.9M | $958K |
| WI | 3 | $1.8M | $593K |
| IL | 5 | $1.7M | $331K |
| GA | 5 | $1.6M | $326K |
| CA | 4 | $1.6M | $393K |
| CO | 2 | $1.2M | $591K |
| NE | 2 | $1.1M | $555K |
| IN | 6 | $1.1M | $179K |
| MI | 4 | $1.1M | $267K |
| TN | 3 | $932K | $311K |
| PA | 2 | $743K | $372K |
| TX | 2 | $715K | $357K |
| FL | 2 | $698K | $349K |
Play It Again Sports SBA loans by year
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Play It Again Sports 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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