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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

First Business Bank

AVERAGE risk
Total loans
151
Loan volume
$106.3M
Avg loan size
$704K
Charge-off rate
11.2%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

11

Avg interest

7.46%

Franchises funded

103

Risk rating

AVERAGE

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Par11$31.6M0.0% (low risk)
Woodcraft5$1.3M0.0% (low risk)
The UPS Store5$820K0.0% (low risk)
Wild Birds Unlimited5$2.1MN/A
Skyzone4$7.8M0.0% (low risk)
Anytime Fitness3$1.1M0.0% (low risk)
Menchie's3$984K0.0% (low risk)
Paris Banh Mi - Product Licens3$2.2MN/A
Duct Doctor Usa2$132K0.0% (low risk)
Orange Theory Fitness2$821K0.0% (low risk)
Floorcoverings International2$294K100.0% (very high risk)
MidiCi2$1.6M0.0% (low risk)
Edible Arrangements2$439K0.0% (low risk)
Nurse Next Door2$225K50.0% (very high risk)
Quality Inn/Quality Suites, Ho2$3.5M0.0% (low risk)
Cold Stone Creamery2$417K0.0% (low risk)
Servpro2$1.1M0.0% (low risk)
World Of Beer2$1.1M0.0% (low risk)
Senior Helpers2$975K0.0% (low risk)
AAMCO Transmissions2$445K0.0% (low risk)

First Business Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
First Business Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 9 vintages from 2013 to 2022. Rates range from 0.0% to 33.3%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%'13'15'17'19'22

Geographic exposure

2310.0% (elevated risk)
205.6% (moderate risk)
1512.5% (elevated risk)
1333.3% (very high risk)
110.0% (low risk)
90.0% (low risk)
90.0% (low risk)
633.3% (very high risk)
40.0% (low risk)
30.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$106.3M
Defaults11 of 151
Risk tierAVERAGE
Avg rate7.46%

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 Business Bank originated?
151 loans totaling $106.3M. The portfolio carries a 11.2% charge-off rate, earning a “AVERAGE” 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 Business Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands First Business 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.