SBA Loans for The Yard Gym Franchises
Who actually funds The Yard Gym SBA 7(a) deals, and how much they lend. Sourced directly from SBA FOIA records covering every approved 7(a) loan from 2026 to 2026.
Top lenders funding The Yard Gym SBA loans
Ranked by number of The Yard Gym 7(a) loans approved since 2026.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizens Bank | 5 | $2.7M | $548K |
| 2 | The Huntington National Bank | 4 | $892K | $223K |
| 3 | Climate First Bank | 3 | $2.0M | $677K |
| 4 | KeyBank National Association | 2 | $1.0M | $518K |
| 5 | Fifth Third Bank | 1 | $538K | $538K |
| 5 | Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| 5 | Newtek Bank, National Association | 1 | $650K | $650K |
| 5 | Pinnacle Bank | 1 | $543K | $543K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2026 to 2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved The Yard Gym loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
The Yard Gym SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 2 | $1.2M | $601K |
| FL | 3 | $1.2M | $398K |
| WA | 2 | $1.0M | $518K |
| NC | 1 | $888K | $888K |
| TN | 1 | $857K | $857K |
| NY | 1 | $650K | $650K |
| CA | 3 | $591K | $197K |
| MI | 1 | $538K | $538K |
| AR | 1 | $534K | $534K |
| SC | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| GA | 1 | $441K | $441K |
| MA | 1 | $350K | $350K |
The Yard Gym SBA loans by year
How The Yard Gym SBA loans have performed
Outcomes for every funded The Yard Gym 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 The Yard Gymfrom the SBA Franchise Directory
When the collateral where the business is located will secure the SBA-guaranteed loan, the Addendum to Lease may not be executed.
How to use this
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