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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Business Lenders, LLC

CRITICAL risk
Total loans
401
Loan volume
$115.1M
Avg loan size
$287K
Charge-off rate
32.5%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

130

Avg interest

N/A

Franchises funded

111

Risk rating

CRITICAL

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
UPS Store30$5.1M13.3% (elevated risk)
Lady Of America29$3.3M44.8% (very high risk)
Quiznos28$4.3M57.1% (very high risk)
The UPS Store27$4.1M7.4% (moderate risk)
Mail Boxes Etc. Usa23$3.4M4.3% (low risk)
United Check Cashing,inc.18$2.5M27.8% (very high risk)
Matco Tools (rent Tools)17$1.9M88.2% (very high risk)
Cottman Transmission17$2.5M35.3% (very high risk)
Petland12$8.8M66.7% (very high risk)
Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.10$3.6M20.0% (very high risk)
Alphagraphics, Printshops Of T9$3.7M100.0% (very high risk)
Domino's Pizza8$772K0.0% (low risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop7$1.5M0.0% (low risk)
Days Inn7$8.1M42.9% (very high risk)
Merlin's Muffler7$1.7M0.0% (low risk)
Travelodge6$5.8M16.7% (high risk)
Cash Converters5$680K20.0% (very high risk)
Interim Healthcare5$5.9M0.0% (low risk)
Bassett's Original Turkey (res4$540K75.0% (very high risk)
King Bear Auto Service4$433K75.0% (very high risk)

Business Lenders, LLC charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Business Lenders, LLC charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 13 vintages from 1996 to 2008. Rates range from 0.0% to 60.6%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%'96'99'02'05'08

Shaded area: recent vintages with few resolved loans; rates may change as loans mature.

Geographic exposure

3729.7% (very high risk)
3441.2% (very high risk)
3354.5% (very high risk)
3215.6% (high risk)
3259.4% (very high risk)
2714.8% (elevated risk)
2533.3% (very high risk)
2416.7% (high risk)
1711.8% (elevated risk)
1637.5% (very high risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$115.1M
Defaults130 of 401
Risk tierCRITICAL

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 Business Lenders, LLC originated?
401 loans totaling $115.1M. The portfolio carries a 32.5% charge-off rate, earning a “CRITICAL” 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 Business Lenders, LLC fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Business Lenders, LLC has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.