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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

First Community Bank

GOOD risk
Total loans
53
Loan volume
$25.8M
Avg loan size
$486K
Charge-off rate
8.9%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

4

Avg interest

6.02%

Franchises funded

45

Risk rating

GOOD

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Subway Sandwich Shop4$455K50.0% (very high risk)
Sears Catalog Store3$16K0.0% (low risk)
Liberty Tax Service3$62K0.0% (low risk)
Comfort/ Comfort Inn & Suites/2$2.0M0.0% (low risk)
Dairy Queen1$46K0.0% (low risk)
Spring-Green Lawn Care1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Goddard Early Learning Center1$200K0.0% (low risk)
Hallmark Card Shop1$172K0.0% (low risk)
Great Clips1$50K0.0% (low risk)
Wild Bird Centers1$85K0.0% (low risk)
Image Sun1$250K0.0% (low risk)
Western Sizzlin Steak House1$684K0.0% (low risk)
Blimpie1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Sylvan Learning Center1$600K0.0% (low risk)
Lawn Doctor1$70K0.0% (low risk)
Sports Clips1$150K0.0% (low risk)
Cuppy's Coffee, Smoothies & Mo1$40K100.0% (very high risk)
Comet One-Hour Dry Cleaners1$500K0.0% (low risk)
Management Recruiters1$130K0.0% (low risk)
Romp N Roll1$45K0.0% (low risk)

First Community Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
First Community Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 6 vintages from 1997 to 2015. Rates range from 0.0% to 33.3%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%'97'05'06'08'14'15

Geographic exposure

167.7% (moderate risk)
130.0% (low risk)
110.0% (low risk)
533.3% (very high risk)
366.7% (very high risk)
20.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$25.8M
Defaults4 of 53
Risk tierGOOD
Avg rate6.02%

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 Community Bank originated?
53 loans totaling $25.8M. The portfolio carries a 8.9% 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 First Community Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands First Community 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.