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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Cambridge Savings Bank
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 33
- Loan volume
- $3.6M
- Avg loan size
- $109K
- Charge-off rate
- 3.3%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
1
Avg interest
5.98%
Franchises funded
17
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Barre | 4 | $435K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Sylvan Learning | 4 | $105K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Get In Shape For Women | 3 | $148K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream | 2 | $495K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| The UPS Store (f/k/a Mail Box | 2 | $277K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Xtend Barre | 2 | $140K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service | 2 | $125K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Code Ninjas | 2 | $242K | 50.0% (very high risk) |
| Sugar Plum Parties | 2 | $100K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Patrice & Associates | 2 | $85K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Paul Green School Of Rock Musi | 2 | $223K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Arthur Murray Dance Studio | 1 | $102K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Fitness Together (f/K/A Fitnes | 1 | $198K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| BoConcept | 1 | $125K | N/A |
| Visiting Angels | 1 | $100K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dunkin Donuts | 1 | $537K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| True Value Hardware | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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Cambridge Savings Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
333.3% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$3.6M
Defaults1 of 33
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate5.98%
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 Cambridge Savings Bank originated?
- 33 loans totaling $3.6M. The portfolio carries a 3.3% 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 Cambridge Savings Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Cambridge 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.