Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisitions in North Carolina: SBA loan data
Since FY2018, SBA lenders have approved 19 7(a) loans to buy an existing business classified as Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers in North Carolina, totaling $11.9M. The median loan was $302,000. That is 1.2% of the 1,575 acquisition loans in North Carolina.
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How this compares
The median Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers loan in North Carolina is 62% lower than the $800,000 median for all North Carolina acquisitions, and in line with the $298,450 median for Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisitions nationwide (646 loans).
This combination has too few seasoned loans for a reliable charge-off rate. Nationally, 9.8% of seasoned Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisition loans were charged off, and 2.1% of seasoned North Carolina acquisition loans of any type.
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisition loans in North Carolina by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total approved | Median loan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 3 | $579K | $200,000 | |
| FY2019 | 1 | $561K | $561,000 | |
| FY2020 | 4 | $2M | $255,000 | |
| FY2021 | 2 | $840K | $420,000 | |
| FY2022 | 3 | $1.4M | $300,000 | |
| FY2023 | 0 | $0 | - | |
| FY2024 | 2 | $944K | $471,750 | |
| FY2025 | 2 | $4.8M | $2,411,250 | |
| FY2026 | 2 | $745K | $372,500 |
How often do these acquisition loans fail?
Fewer than 20 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers in North Carolina acquisition loans are old enough to measure losses reliably, so no charge-off rate is shown. The benchmark across all SBA acquisition loans in the FY2018 to FY2021 cohort is 3.5% by count. Non-acquisition 7(a) loans (every other stated purpose) approved FY2018 to FY2021 charged off at 6.2%.
"Charged off" is the SBA's final loss action on a defaulted loan after collection efforts. It lags default by a year or more, which is why only older cohorts are measured. It is not the same as a delinquency rate, and loans still outstanding can still fail. See charge-off in the glossary.
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Top lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Oak Banking Company | 3 | 15.8% | $2M | |
| 2 | Pinnacle Bank | 3 | 15.8% | $1.7M | |
| 3 | The Huntington National Bank | 2 | 10.5% | $1.7M | |
| 4 | Beacon Bank and Trust | 1 | 5.3% | $3.2M | |
| 5 | Citizens Bank | 1 | 5.3% | $670K |
Top franchise brands
| # | Franchise | Loans | Share | Dollars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anytime Fitness | 3 | 15.8% | $792K | |
| 2 | Workout Anytime | 2 | 10.5% | $4.5M | |
| 3 | Hotworx | 1 | 5.3% | $670K | |
| 4 | Stretch Lab | 1 | 5.3% | $650K | |
| 5 | Burn Boot Camp Fitness | 1 | 5.3% | $561K |
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Questions buyers ask
How much do SBA loans for Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisitions in North Carolina run?
The median SBA 7(a) loan was $302,000 across 19 loans (FY2018 to FY2026). The loan excludes the buyer's equity and any seller note and may include working capital, so the price is usually higher than the loan.
Which banks finance Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisitions in North Carolina?
Live Oak Banking Company (3), Pinnacle Bank (3), The Huntington National Bank (2), Beacon Bank and Trust (1), Citizens Bank (1).
How often do Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisition loans fail in North Carolina?
Fewer than 20 loans in this combination are old enough to measure losses reliably, so no rate is shown. The national benchmark for all SBA acquisition loans is 3.5% (FY2018 to FY2021 cohort).
Are franchised businesses part of Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers acquisitions in North Carolina?
11 of the 19 loans (58%) involved a franchise brand, most often Anytime Fitness (3).
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Small samples move a lot: each loan in this combination is 5% of the count. Industry is the NAICS code the lender recorded. See the methodology.