SBA Loans for SportClips Franchises
Who actually funds SportClips 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 SportClips SBA loans
Ranked by number of SportClips 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National Bank | 17 | $3.5M | $205K |
| 2 | Live Oak Banking Company | 15 | $13.7M | $914K |
| 3 | KeyBank National Association | 5 | $1.3M | $257K |
| 4 | Wells Fargo Bank National Association | 3 | $902K | $301K |
| 5 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 2 | $675K | $338K |
| 5 | Simmons Bank | 2 | $483K | $241K |
| 5 | Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB | 2 | $634K | $317K |
| 8 | Orrstown Bank | 1 | $125K | $125K |
| 8 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $484K | $484K |
| 8 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 1 | $75K | $75K |
| 8 | Texas Capital Bank | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| 8 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 8 | The First National Bank in Sioux Falls | 1 | $337K | $337K |
| 8 | United Community Bank | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 8 | Valley National Bank | 1 | $226K | $226K |
| 8 | PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | $4.8M | $4.8M |
| 8 | Coulee Bank | 1 | $123K | $123K |
| 8 | First Western Trust Bank | 1 | $1.7M | $1.7M |
| 8 | Five Star Bank | 1 | $307K | $307K |
| 8 | FWBank | 1 | $301K | $301K |
| 8 | LendingClub Bank, National Association | 1 | $884K | $884K |
| 8 | Newtown Savings Bank | 1 | $300K | $300K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved SportClips loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
SportClips SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 2 | $5.7M | $2.9M |
| TX | 9 | $5.3M | $594K |
| MN | 2 | $5.0M | $2.5M |
| NC | 4 | $2.7M | $683K |
| FL | 8 | $2.4M | $299K |
| CO | 3 | $2.1M | $697K |
| AL | 2 | $1.1M | $563K |
| GA | 2 | $834K | $417K |
| OH | 4 | $820K | $205K |
| MD | 4 | $790K | $197K |
| SD | 2 | $644K | $322K |
| MI | 2 | $590K | $295K |
| NJ | 2 | $425K | $212K |
| WA | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| UT | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| AZ | 1 | $350K | $350K |
SportClips SBA loans by year
SBA lender notes for SportClipsfrom 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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