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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

First Hawaiian Bank

GOOD risk
Total loans
42
Loan volume
$6.3M
Avg loan size
$150K
Charge-off rate
7.3%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

3

Avg interest

6.14%

Franchises funded

25

Risk rating

GOOD

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Subway Sandwich Shop7$1.2M0.0% (low risk)
Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.4$995K50.0% (very high risk)
My Gym4$278K0.0% (low risk)
Mail Boxes Etc. Usa2$230K0.0% (low risk)
Dairy Queen2$370K0.0% (low risk)
Liberty Tax Service2$60K0.0% (low risk)
Dream Dinners2$250K0.0% (low risk)
Plato's Closet2$250K0.0% (low risk)
Paul W. Davis Systems1$50K0.0% (low risk)
Dave's Ice Cream Palor (hawaii1$100K0.0% (low risk)
Chuck E. Cheese (show Biz Pizz1$350K0.0% (low risk)
Computertots1$25K0.0% (low risk)
Curves For Women1$76K0.0% (low risk)
Shakey's Pizza1$750K0.0% (low risk)
Bevintel (f/K/A Bevinco)1$50K0.0% (low risk)
Pizza Time1$48K0.0% (low risk)
Planet Smoothie1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Candleman1$138K100.0% (very high risk)
Cartridge World1$110K0.0% (low risk)
Ninja Sushi1$100K0.0% (low risk)

First Hawaiian Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
First Hawaiian Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 3 vintages from 2004 to 2011. Rates range from 0.0% to 0.0%.0%5%10%'04'08'11

Geographic exposure

427.3% (moderate risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$6.3M
Defaults3 of 42
Risk tierGOOD
Avg rate6.14%

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 Hawaiian Bank originated?
42 loans totaling $6.3M. The portfolio carries a 7.3% 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 Hawaiian Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands First Hawaiian 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.