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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

America First FCU

AVERAGE risk
Total loans
85
Loan volume
$56.0M
Avg loan size
$659K
Charge-off rate
11.1%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

5

Avg interest

6.74%

Franchises funded

61

Risk rating

AVERAGE

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
FiiZ Drinks5$1.4M0.0% (low risk)
Bee Hive Homes5$7.8MN/A
Baskin-Robbins3$536K0.0% (low risk)
Scooter's Coffee3$1.7MN/A
KellerStrass Enterprises (Chev3$4.4MN/A
Fitness Together2$165K100.0% (very high risk)
Crown Trophy2$77K0.0% (low risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop2$237K0.0% (low risk)
Dickey's Barbecue Pit2$405K0.0% (low risk)
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Ki2$203K0.0% (low risk)
Travelodge by Wyndham2$4.5MN/A
Miracle-Ear2$353K0.0% (low risk)
7-Eleven, Inc - Individual Sto2$1.4MN/A
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness2$178K0.0% (low risk)
Bruster's Real Ice Cream2$2.4MN/A
Dairy Queen1$50K0.0% (low risk)
Inta' Juice1$252K100.0% (very high risk)
Instant Imprints1$149K100.0% (very high risk)
Chem-Dry1$20K100.0% (very high risk)
Liberty Tax Service1$35K0.0% (low risk)

America First FCU charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
America First FCU charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 7 vintages from 2005 to 2022. Rates range from 0.0% to 66.7%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%70%'05'06'17'18'19'20'22

Geographic exposure

563.3% (low risk)
1266.7% (very high risk)
100.0% (low risk)
60.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$56.0M
Defaults5 of 85
Risk tierAVERAGE
Avg rate6.74%

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level data, aggregated by FranchiseVerdict

Charge-off rate = charge-offs / (charge-offs + paid-in-full). Active, exempt, and cancelled loans are excluded. Risk ratings: Excellent (<5%), Good (5-10%), Average (10-15%), Elevated (15-20%), High Risk (>20%).

Frequently asked questions

How many SBA 7(a) franchise loans has America First FCU originated?
85 loans totaling $56.0M. The portfolio carries a 11.1% charge-off rate, earning a “AVERAGE” risk rating.
What is the charge-off rate and why does it matter?
Charge-off rate = charge-offs / (charge-offs + paid-in-full). For SBA 7(a) franchise lending, the national average runs 5–8%. Portfolios materially above that signal either riskier franchise selection or weaker underwriting.
Where does this lending data come from?
SBA 7(a) loan records released under the Freedom of Information Act. Each record carries approval date, amount, lender, business type, NAICS code, location, and outcome. See methodology.
Which franchise brands does America First FCU fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands America First FCU has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.