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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Axiom Bank, National Association
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 14
- Loan volume
- $4.8M
- Avg loan size
- $346K
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
0
Avg interest
6.29%
Franchises funded
5
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah's Italian Ice | 9 | $2.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Massage LuXe | 2 | $643K | N/A |
| Smartstyle | 1 | $794K | N/A |
| The Hungry Greek | 1 | $457K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Stretch Lab | 1 | $179K | N/A |
Lending volume by year
2'19
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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 Axiom Bank, National Association originated?
- 14 loans totaling $4.8M. 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 Axiom Bank, National Association fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Axiom Bank, National Association has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.