SBA Loans for Wild Birds Unlimited Franchises
Who actually funds Wild Birds Unlimited 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 Wild Birds Unlimited SBA loans
Ranked by number of Wild Birds Unlimited 7(a) loans approved since 2021.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company | 15 | $7.0M | $468K |
| 2 | First Business Bank | 5 | $2.1M | $417K |
| 3 | The Huntington National Bank | 3 | $536K | $179K |
| 4 | Republic Bank & Trust Company | 2 | $424K | $212K |
| 4 | BayFirst National Bank | 2 | $778K | $389K |
| 4 | SouthState Bank, National Association | 2 | $731K | $366K |
| 4 | The Bancorp Bank National Association | 2 | $1.3M | $646K |
| 4 | Arbor Bank | 2 | $188K | $94K |
| 4 | Pinnacle Bank | 2 | $531K | $266K |
| 4 | ConnectOne Bank | 2 | $595K | $298K |
| 11 | Simmons Bank | 1 | $499K | $499K |
| 11 | Valley National Bank | 1 | $316K | $316K |
| 11 | Bank of America, National Association | 1 | $752K | $752K |
| 11 | Busey Bank | 1 | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 11 | Citizens Bank | 1 | $297K | $297K |
| 11 | Customers Bank | 1 | $418K | $418K |
| 11 | Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 1 | $340K | $340K |
| 11 | Lendistry SBLC, LLC | 1 | $142K | $142K |
| 11 | Live Oak Banking Company | 1 | $330K | $330K |
| 11 | Michigan State University Federal Credit Union | 1 | $340K | $340K |
| 11 | PNC Bank, National Association | 1 | $50K | $50K |
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) loan-level data, 2021–2026. Shows lenders with at least one approved Wild Birds Unlimited loan in this period, ranked by loan count.
Wild Birds Unlimited SBA loans by state
| State | Loans | Total Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 | $2.6M | $431K |
| FL | 3 | $1.9M | $618K |
| CO | 3 | $1.7M | $560K |
| NM | 1 | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| WA | 2 | $1.1M | $553K |
| SC | 3 | $1.1M | $360K |
| WI | 3 | $1.1M | $357K |
| TN | 3 | $887K | $296K |
| NC | 3 | $789K | $263K |
| MI | 2 | $690K | $345K |
| NJ | 2 | $627K | $314K |
| VA | 1 | $607K | $607K |
| MO | 1 | $499K | $499K |
| OH | 1 | $499K | $499K |
| ME | 1 | $465K | $465K |
Wild Birds Unlimited SBA loans by year
How to use this
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