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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Core Bank
CRITICAL risk
- Total loans
- 27
- Loan volume
- $19.1M
- Avg loan size
- $708K
- Charge-off rate
- 21.4%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
3
Avg interest
6.68%
Franchises funded
21
Risk rating
CRITICAL
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Air Adventure Park | 4 | $5.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Code Ninjas | 2 | $423K | N/A |
| Granite Transformations (rebra | 2 | $1.7M | 50.0% (very high risk) |
| Planet Sub | 2 | $275K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Cookie Company | 1 | $181K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Urban Air Trampoline Park | 1 | $1.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| See The Trainer | 1 | $1.7M | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Molly Maid | 1 | $479K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Hand and Stone Massage and Fac | 1 | $491K | N/A |
| DexaFit (Trademark License and | 1 | $133K | N/A |
| Honda Powersports Sales and Se | 1 | $737K | N/A |
| Premier Rental-Purchase | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Lenny's Sub Shops | 1 | $240K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Orange Theory Fitness | 1 | $774K | N/A |
| 9round | 1 | $130K | N/A |
| The UPS Store (f/k/a Mail Box | 1 | $1.3M | N/A |
| Premier Rental Purchase | 1 | $500K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| LIVE Hydration Spa | 1 | $175K | N/A |
| Roosters Men's Grooming Center | 1 | $343K | N/A |
| Kawasaki - Dealer Term Sales a | 1 | $1.7M | N/A |
Lending volume by year
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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 Core Bank originated?
- 27 loans totaling $19.1M. The portfolio carries a 21.4% 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 Core Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Core 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.