SBA Loans for School of Rock Franchises
Who actually funds School of Rock 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 School of Rock SBA loans
Ranked by number of School of Rock 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 20 | $5.6M | $278K |
| 2 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 8 | $4.5M | $557K |
| 3 | Citizens Bank | 5 | $2.3M | $459K |
| 4 | Merchants Bank of Indiana | 4 | $1.6M | $412K |
| 4 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 4 | $2.4M | $597K |
| 4 | TD Bank, National Association | 4 | $2.0M | $498K |
| 7 | Bank of America, National Association | 3 | $2.3M | $780K |
| 7 | Independent Bank | 3 | $1.5M | $495K |
| 9 | Ameris Bank | 2 | $1.2M | $605K |
| 9 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 2 | $387K | $194K |
| 9 | Northeast Bank | 2 | $100K | $50K |
| 12 | Meridian Bank | 1 | $459K | $459K |
| 12 | Customers Bank | 1 | $461K | $461K |
| 12 | Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 1 | $568K | $568K |
| 12 | Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 1 | $582K | $582K |
| 12 | First Bank of the Lake | 1 | $465K | $465K |
| 12 | The Citizens Bank of Edmond | 1 | $346K | $346K |
| 12 | Falcon National Bank | 1 | $330K | $330K |
| 12 | Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 12 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | $500K | $500K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved School of Rock loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
School of Rock SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 6 | $3.1M | $520K |
| WA | 4 | $2.7M | $675K |
| TX | 7 | $2.3M | $330K |
| CA | 4 | $2.2M | $539K |
| FL | 4 | $2.1M | $534K |
| VA | 4 | $1.8M | $444K |
| AZ | 5 | $1.7M | $345K |
| OH | 5 | $1.5M | $303K |
| MI | 3 | $1.5M | $495K |
| NC | 2 | $1.2M | $601K |
| MN | 3 | $1.1M | $381K |
| OK | 2 | $927K | $464K |
| NY | 2 | $921K | $461K |
| AR | 1 | $734K | $734K |
| IN | 2 | $716K | $358K |
School of Rock SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for School of Rockfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the real estate where the franchise business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Lease Rider may not be executed. 2. Lender/CDC must ensure they obtain the correct lien position on all collateral as required pursuant to the SOP 50 10.
How to use this
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