SBA Loans for Wetzel's Pretzels Franchises
Who actually funds Wetzel's Pretzels 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 Wetzel's Pretzels SBA loans
Ranked by number of Wetzel's Pretzels 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Bank of the Lake | 8 | $3.5M | $442K |
| 2 | Mountain America FCU | 6 | $2.4M | $396K |
| 3 | PCB Bank | 4 | $2.1M | $521K |
| 3 | United Business Bank | 4 | $2.3M | $582K |
| 5 | Community West Bank | 3 | $993K | $331K |
| 5 | Citizens Bank | 3 | $1.5M | $486K |
| 7 | Bank of America, National Association | 2 | $2.3M | $1.2M |
| 7 | The Huntington National Bank | 2 | $290K | $145K |
| 7 | ConnectOne Bank | 2 | $658K | $329K |
| 7 | Live Oak Banking Company | 2 | $2.7M | $1.3M |
| 7 | Idaho Central CU | 2 | $2.6M | $1.3M |
| 7 | Oriental Bank | 2 | $250K | $125K |
| 13 | VelocitySBA, LLC | 1 | $450K | $450K |
| 13 | Bank of Hope | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 13 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 1 | $733K | $733K |
| 13 | CRF Small Business Loan Company, LLC | 1 | $249K | $249K |
| 13 | First Internet Bank of Indiana | 1 | $376K | $376K |
| 13 | LiftFund, Inc. | 1 | $250K | $250K |
| 13 | Northeast Bank | 1 | $150K | $150K |
| 13 | OceanFirst Bank, National Association | 1 | $772K | $772K |
| 13 | SMBC MANUBANK | 1 | $3.2M | $3.2M |
| 13 | America First Federal Credit Union | 1 | $376K | $376K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Wetzel's Pretzels loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Wetzel's Pretzels SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 19 | $12.4M | $651K |
| NV | 4 | $3.4M | $861K |
| ID | 2 | $2.6M | $1.3M |
| TX | 6 | $2.4M | $398K |
| UT | 6 | $2.4M | $396K |
| NJ | 3 | $1.3M | $424K |
| MD | 2 | $1.2M | $592K |
| FL | 1 | $587K | $587K |
| GA | 1 | $500K | $500K |
| CO | 1 | $496K | $496K |
| NM | 1 | $376K | $376K |
| LA | 1 | $350K | $350K |
| PR | 2 | $250K | $125K |
| TN | 1 | $160K | $160K |
Wetzel's Pretzels SBA loans by year
How to use this
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