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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

BankVista

GOOD risk
Total loans
84
Loan volume
$41.9M
Avg loan size
$499K
Charge-off rate
7.8%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

4

Avg interest

6.47%

Franchises funded

39

Risk rating

GOOD

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Jimmy John's15$8.7M0.0% (low risk)
Jimmy John's6$5.4M0.0% (low risk)
Dunkin' Donuts6$5.1M0.0% (low risk)
Pizza Ranch5$1.8M0.0% (low risk)
Subway4$2.4M33.3% (very high risk)
Erbert and Gerbert's4$643KN/A
Pet Supplies Plus3$1.5MN/A
Floor to Ceiling3$1.6M0.0% (low risk)
Dairy Queen Operating Agreemen2$997K0.0% (low risk)
Papa Murphy's2$430K0.0% (low risk)
Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping2$350KN/A
MGM Wine & Spirits2$608K0.0% (low risk)
Fastsigns2$1.0M0.0% (low risk)
Snap Fitness2$184KN/A
(ART) Art Recovery Technologie2$1.2MN/A
Line-X1$187K0.0% (low risk)
Comfort/ Comfort Inn & Suites/1$2.2M0.0% (low risk)
Signarama1$250KN/A
Dairy Queen Frozen Treat Cente1$25K0.0% (low risk)
Alphagraphics1$996K0.0% (low risk)

BankVista charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
BankVista charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 8 vintages from 2014 to 2023. Rates range from 0.0% to 66.7%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%70%'14'16'20'22'23

Geographic exposure

778.7% (moderate risk)
30.0% (low risk)
20.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$41.9M
Defaults4 of 84
Risk tierGOOD
Avg rate6.47%

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 BankVista originated?
84 loans totaling $41.9M. The portfolio carries a 7.8% 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 BankVista fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands BankVista has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.