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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Bank of Marin
GOOD risk
- Total loans
- 12
- Loan volume
- $2.1M
- Avg loan size
- $175K
- Charge-off rate
- 8.3%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
1
Avg interest
N/A
Franchises funded
9
Risk rating
GOOD
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chubby's | 3 | $220K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Ace Hardware | 2 | $750K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Golf U.s.a. (retail Golf Equip | 1 | $260K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| True Value Hardware | 1 | $80K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| AAMCO Transmissions | 1 | $113K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | 1 | $84K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Coast-To-Coast Store | 1 | $410K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Certa Propainters | 1 | $80K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Mail Boxes Etc. Usa | 1 | $105K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'93
3'94
2'95
2'96
1'97
1'02
1'04
1'05
Geographic exposure
128.3% (moderate risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$2.1M
Defaults1 of 12
Risk tierGOOD
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 Bank of Marin originated?
- 12 loans totaling $2.1M. The portfolio carries a 8.3% charge-off rate, earning a “GOOD” 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 Bank of Marin fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Bank of Marin has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.