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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Androscoggin Savings Bank
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 10
- Loan volume
- $2.7M
- Avg loan size
- $274K
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
0
Avg interest
6.60%
Franchises funded
7
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Joe's | 3 | $1.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Premier Rental Purchase | 2 | $739K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mail Boxes Etc. Usa | 1 | $71K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Curves For Women | 1 | $80K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Line-X | 1 | $75K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Planet Fitness | 1 | $336K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Little Caesar Pizza | 1 | $250K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'92
1'02
1'06
1'09
2'11
1'14
3'23
Geographic exposure
100.0% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$2.7M
Defaults0 of 10
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate6.60%
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 Androscoggin Savings Bank originated?
- 10 loans totaling $2.7M. The portfolio carries a 0.0% charge-off rate, earning a “EXCELLENT” 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 Androscoggin Savings Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Androscoggin Savings Bank has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.