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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
First Bank of the Lake
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 1,016
- Loan volume
- $596.0M
- Avg loan size
- $587K
- Charge-off rate
- 3.5%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
3
Avg interest
9.94%
Franchises funded
400
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Experience | 38 | $28.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | 18 | $5.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Bricks & Minifigs | 16 | $4.4M | N/A |
| Hotworx | 15 | $8.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Tint World | 14 | $7.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Gameday Men's Health/Gameday | 14 | $3.4M | N/A |
| Bumble Bee Blinds | 13 | $3.7M | N/A |
| Celebree School | 13 | $22.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| The Brothers that just do Gutt | 12 | $3.2M | N/A |
| Eggs Up Grill | 12 | $14.1M | N/A |
| Budget Blinds | 12 | $4.2M | 20.0% (very high risk) |
| Pet Supplies Plus | 11 | $10.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| K-9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury H | 11 | $29.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Gatsby Glass | 10 | $4.2M | N/A |
| D1T raining | 10 | $7.9M | N/A |
| Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming | 10 | $4.3M | N/A |
| RestoPros | 9 | $2.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Everline Coatings and Services | 9 | $3.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Wetzel's Pretzels | 8 | $3.5M | N/A |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk | 8 | $2.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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First Bank of the Lake charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
1656.2% (moderate risk)
1130.0% (low risk)
10114.3% (elevated risk)
530.0% (low risk)
490.0% (low risk)
360.0% (low risk)
350.0% (low risk)
320.0% (low risk)
300.0% (low risk)
280.0% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$596.0M
Defaults3 of 1,016
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate9.94%
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 First Bank of the Lake originated?
- 1,016 loans totaling $596.0M. The portfolio carries a 3.5% 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 First Bank of the Lake fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands First Bank of the Lake has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.