SBA Loans for Sport Clips Franchises
Who actually funds Sport Clips 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 Sport Clips SBA loans
Ranked by number of Sport Clips 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 19 | $3.9M | $207K |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 16 | $13.9M | $869K |
| 3 | PNC Bank, National Association | 7 | $8.1M | $1.2M |
| 4 | KeyBank National Association | 5 | $1.3M | $257K |
| 5 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 3 | $902K | $301K |
| 6 | Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 2 | $634K | $317K |
| 6 | Simmons Bank | 2 | $483K | $241K |
| 6 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 2 | $675K | $338K |
| 9 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $484K | $484K |
| 9 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 9 | Texas Capital Bank | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 9 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 9 | The First National Bank in Sioux Falls | 1 | $337K | $337K |
| 9 | United Community Bank | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 9 | Valley National Bank | 1 | $226K | $226K |
| 9 | Orrstown Bank | 1 | $125K | $125K |
| 9 | Coulee Bank | 1 | $123K | $123K |
| 9 | Fifth Third Bank | 1 | $360K | $360K |
| 9 | First Western Trust Bank | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| 9 | Five Star Bank | 1 | $307K | $307K |
| 9 | FWBank | 1 | $301K | $301K |
| 9 | Happen Bank | 1 | $884K | $884K |
| 9 | Newtown Savings Bank | 1 | $300K | $300K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Sport Clips loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Sport Clips SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 2 | $5.7M | $2.9M |
| TX | 10 | $5.5M | $555K |
| MN | 2 | $5.0M | $2.5M |
| PA | 7 | $3.4M | $482K |
| NC | 4 | $2.7M | $683K |
| FL | 8 | $2.4M | $299K |
| CO | 3 | $2.1M | $697K |
| AL | 2 | $1.1M | $563K |
| MI | 3 | $950K | $317K |
| GA | 2 | $834K | $417K |
| OH | 4 | $820K | $205K |
| MD | 4 | $790K | $197K |
| SD | 2 | $644K | $322K |
| WI | 3 | $579K | $193K |
| NJ | 2 | $425K | $212K |
Sport Clips SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for Sport Clipsfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
1. When the real estate where the franchise business is located with secure the SBA-guaranteed loan the Mandatory Addendum to Lease Agreement, may not be executed. 2. Lender/CDC must obtain an affidavit signed by the Applicant that the business is open to both men and women and document their file with evidence that the facility is open to both men and women, such as appropriate bath/locker rooms, or documented membership demographics. Contact franchise@sba.gov for a template of the affidavit.
How to use this
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