How much does a REALean cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for REALean is $210K across 1 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $23K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is REALean?

REALean has 1 SBA loan on record since 2020 — too few to score a reliable failure rate. Judge the unit economics and the franchisor's disclosure document, not a small sample.

Can I finance a REALean with an SBA loan?

Yes — REALean has been SBA-financed 1 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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REALean, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S6173)

1 deals since 2020 · typical deal $210K

Deals since 2020

$210K

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

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Too few deals to score risk

REALean has 1 SBA deal on record — real financing history, but too few to score a failure rate you should trust. Underwrite the location and the FDD.

What buyers pay for REALean

Most REALean deals financed between $210K and $210K. Above $210K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$210K

Monthly payment (10-yr): $3,105
Down payment (10%): $23K
Cash to close (all-in): $31K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$31K)

Experience

Recent financings

Green Ink LLC in Stoneham, MA — $210K (2026) · Eastern Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
8.25% fixed
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)

REALean, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds REALean — and where

Common questions

How much does a REALean cost to buy or open?

How risky is REALean?

Can I finance a REALean with an SBA loan?

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