SBA Loans for Project Lean Nation Franchises
Who actually funds Project Lean Nation SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2023–2026.
Top lenders funding Project Lean Nation SBA loans
Ranked by number of Project Lean Nation 7(a) loans approved since 2023.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 8 | $1.3M | $167K |
| 2 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 2 | $490K | $245K |
| 3 | First Bank of the Lake | 1 | $306K | $306K |
| 3 | Georgia's Own Credit Union | 1 | $235K | $235K |
| 3 | Pinnacle Bank | 1 | $237K | $237K |
| 3 | The Bank of Houston | 1 | $304K | $304K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2023–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Project Lean Nation loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Project Lean Nation SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 3 | $627K | $209K |
| SC | 2 | $537K | $269K |
| FL | 2 | $341K | $171K |
| IA | 2 | $335K | $168K |
| OH | 1 | $306K | $306K |
| MO | 1 | $304K | $304K |
| GA | 1 | $235K | $235K |
| WV | 2 | $225K | $113K |
Project Lean Nation SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Project Lean Nationfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
1. When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Irrevocable Power of Attorney - Lease may not be executed.2. Lender/CDC must ensure they acquire the correct lien position for all collateral as required pursuant to the SOP 50 10.
How to use this
The lenders above have actually closed SBA 7(a) loans for Project Lean Nation 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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