SBA Loans for Spark by Hilton Franchises
Who actually funds Spark by Hilton SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2023 to 2026.
Top lenders funding Spark by Hilton SBA loans
Ranked by number of Spark by Hilton 7(a) loans approved since 2023.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GBank | 6 | $22.5M | $3.7M |
| 2 | Climate First Bank | 4 | $7.1M | $1.8M |
| 3 | First Western SBLC, LLC | 3 | $5.1M | $1.7M |
| 3 | Bank of Hope | 3 | $7.8M | $2.6M |
| 5 | Hanover Community Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Millennium Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Spring Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 1 | $1.4M | $1.4M |
| 5 | The MINT National Bank | 1 | $4.3M | $4.3M |
| 5 | United FCU | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| 5 | Connecticut Community Bank, National Association | 1 | $3.6M | $3.6M |
| 5 | Farmers State Bank of Alto Pass, Illinois | 1 | $3.3M | $3.3M |
| 5 | Global One Bank | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2023 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Spark by Hilton loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Spark by Hilton SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | 4 | $15.6M | $3.9M |
| MO | 3 | $10.9M | $3.6M |
| TX | 2 | $9.3M | $4.7M |
| IN | 3 | $8.2M | $2.7M |
| NC | 3 | $5.4M | $1.8M |
| PA | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| NJ | 1 | $5.0M | $5.0M |
| MS | 2 | $4.6M | $2.3M |
| TN | 1 | $4.2M | $4.2M |
| GA | 1 | $4.0M | $4.0M |
| SC | 1 | $3.9M | $3.9M |
| KY | 2 | $3.7M | $1.9M |
| NY | 1 | $500K | $500K |
Spark by Hilton SBA loans by year
How Spark by Hilton SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded Spark by Hilton 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 Spark by Hiltonfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
If Applicant also operates under a management agreement with a third party, Lender/CDC must review the management agreement in accordance with SOP 50 10 to determine if there is affiliation between the Applicant and the management company. The Applicant is not eligible if the management company is, or is affiliated with, the franchisor.
How to use this
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