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Sports and Recreation Instruction: SBA acquisition loans in California

5 SBA-financed business acquisitions in California classified as Sports and Recreation Instruction, FY2024–FY2026. Median loan $962K. See which lenders did them.

SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership approvals · FY2024–FY2026 · Data through September 30, 2026

Acquisitions financed
5
Total approved
$7.3M
Median loan
$962K
Middle half of loans
$781K to $1.0M
Median starting rate
9.50%
Median term
10 yrs

How to interpret this profile and build a shortlist →

Small sample. This local profile has 5 recorded approvals in FY2024–FY2026. For a broader comparison, open the California state profile or the national industry profile.

Lenders that financed these deals

#LenderLoansShareMedian loanTotal approved
1 First Bank of the Lake 120%$4.4M$4.4M
2 Byline Bank 120%$1.0M$1.0M
3 Celtic Bank Corporation 120%$962K$962K
4 West Coast Community Bank 120%$781K$781K
5 Bank of America, National Association 120%$175K$175K

For comparison, the same industry nationwide: 41 loans, median $402K, median starting rate 8.50%. See Sports and Recreation Instruction in every state.

Deals by SBA fiscal year

FY20181 loans, $360K
FY20223 loans, $4.9M
FY20233 loans, $3.2M
FY20252 loans, $2.0M
FY20263 loans, $5.3M

Reading these numbers

The amount shown is the gross loan approval. A loan can cover costs beyond the purchase, and the public file does not disclose the agreed purchase price or the rest of the financing. The loan-size analysis shows how to compare amounts across markets.