Better Banking for Athletes
Sure Sports provides tailored athlete financing solutions for professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, as well as FBS collegiate athletes. Get fast access to contract loans tailored to your career trajectory.
Confidentiality is at the forefront of everything we do
Sure Sports maintains strict confidentiality in all communications. We prioritize protecting the privacy of our borrowers and take all necessary measures to ensure it is upheld throughout the process.
Sure Sports is my go-to resource for all my athlete financing needs. The team offers exceptional service and their rates are unbeatable. I highly recommend them.
Providing professional athletes with faster, cost-effective lending solutions
Sure Sports specializes in bridge loans and contract-based financing exclusively for professional athletes. We provide access to capital backed by guaranteed contracts, helping athletes fund real estate investments, business ventures, or personal opportunities. Like entrepreneurs and other high-net-worth individuals, athletes often need liquidity at pivotal moments, and Sure Sports is built to deliver fast, strategic financial solutions from every angle.
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Tailored financing solutions for elite athletes
Sure Sports partners with top leagues like MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and WNBA, offering customized athlete financing solutions that empower athletes to excel both on and off the field.
Major League Baseball
(MLB)
Step up to the financial home plate with MLB-specific contract-based financing, designed to match the unique dynamics of your baseball career.
National Football League
(NFL)
Tackle your financial goals with NFL-tailored financing and contract loans, offering solid support throughout your football journey.
Major League Soccer
(MLS)
Score your financial targets with MLS-focused contract-based financing, aligning with the distinctive pace of your soccer career.
National Hockey League
(NHL)
Score a financial hat trick with NHL-specific financing and contract loans, seamlessly tailored to the unique rhythm of your hockey career.
National Basketball Association
(NBA)
Slam dunk your financial strategy with NBA-specific contract-based financing, customized for the highs and lows of your basketball career.
Women’s National Basketball Association
(WNBA)
Shoot for financial success with WNBA-tailored financing and contract loans, crafted to empower your journey on and off the basketball court.
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The 2026 Roster Move Playbook: A Professional Athlete Relocation Services Checklist
In the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS, your life can change with a single phone call. But while your jersey changes overnight, your home equity is often trapped in a house halfway across the country. Our 2026 guide provides a tactical checklist for players and advisors to navigate trades and free agency without the ‘double mortgage’ trap. Discover how elite professional athlete relocation services utilize the RETAP™ program to unlock 60% of your home’s equity in just five days, allowing you to secure your next move before the ink on your new contract is dry. Stop managing a listing and start focusing on the lineup.
The Athlete’s Guide to Contract Loans: Unlocking Liquidity in 2026
Your contract is a multi-million dollar asset—so why wait for next season’s paycheck to use it? From funding off-season training to seizing real estate opportunities, professional athletes are increasingly turning to contract loans for immediate liquidity. Discover how Sure Sports helps elite players in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and beyond leverage their signed agreements into flexible, unsecured capital without the red tape of traditional banking.
The W2 Era: How Direct School Payments Change Financial Planning for Athletes
The 2026 NCAA season marks a historic shift as universities begin distributing a capped $20.5 million in direct revenue sharing to student-athletes. This transition from 1099 NIL deals to W2 employee status introduces new complexities, from automatic tax withholding to 403(b) retirement eligibility. Learn how to manage your new university salary alongside existing NIL deals to maximize your take-home pay and avoid the “lifestyle creep” trap.
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Sure Sports Launches Real Estate Transition Program
Sports Business Journal (SBJ) article announcing Sure Sports newest service which provides professional athletes with a solution when they need to quickly sell a home after changing teams.
Many NBA Players Are Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck, Which Is Why They Need Pay During Coronavirus Crisis
Players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and James Harden are outliers and not representative of the NBA at large.
NFL Draft Bible Interviews Sure Sports at their Annual NFL Combine Sports & Spirits Event
On location in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, NFL Draft Bible interviews Sure Sports’ president Leon C. McKenzie.
