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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Eastern Bank

GOOD risk
Total loans
174
Loan volume
$36.7M
Avg loan size
$211K
Charge-off rate
9.2%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

14

Avg interest

6.09%

Franchises funded

109

Risk rating

GOOD

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Subway Sandwich Shop10$961K0.0% (low risk)
Ameriprise Financial Services8$436K0.0% (low risk)
Honey Dew Donuts5$905K0.0% (low risk)
Minuteman Press5$1.2M20.0% (very high risk)
Domino's Pizza4$850K0.0% (low risk)
Servpro4$400K0.0% (low risk)
Fitness Together (f/K/A Fitnes4$299K0.0% (low risk)
Fitness Together4$324K0.0% (low risk)
Ben & Jerry's4$1.3M0.0% (low risk)
Wings To Go3$591K66.7% (very high risk)
btone FITNESS3$607K0.0% (low risk)
Subway3$518K0.0% (low risk)
Honey Dew Donuts3$598K50.0% (very high risk)
UPS Store2$270K0.0% (low risk)
Quiznos2$420K0.0% (low risk)
Planet Fitness2$300K0.0% (low risk)
Sign-A-Rama2$85K50.0% (very high risk)
Meineke2$100K50.0% (very high risk)
Paul Davis Restoration2$400K0.0% (low risk)
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream2$300K0.0% (low risk)

Eastern Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Eastern Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 20 vintages from 1997 to 2021. Rates range from 0.0% to 40.0%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%'97'05'08'11'14'17'20'21

Geographic exposure

1059.8% (moderate risk)
408.6% (moderate risk)
244.5% (low risk)
333.3% (very high risk)
20.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$36.7M
Defaults14 of 174
Risk tierGOOD
Avg rate6.09%

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 Eastern Bank originated?
174 loans totaling $36.7M. The portfolio carries a 9.2% 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 Eastern Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Eastern 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.