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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

First United Bank

AVERAGE risk
Total loans
16
Loan volume
$2.5M
Avg loan size
$154K
Charge-off rate
13.3%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

2

Avg interest

6.88%

Franchises funded

15

Risk rating

AVERAGE

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Certirestore2$90K0.0% (low risk)
Coast-To-Coast Store1$254K0.0% (low risk)
Spaghetti Shop (the)1$49K0.0% (low risk)
Armstrong Mccall1$150K0.0% (low risk)
Great Harvest Bread Co.1$215K0.0% (low risk)
Dinner Station (the)1$110K100.0% (very high risk)
Oreck Floor Care Center1$21K0.0% (low risk)
Signs Now1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Chem-Dry1$90K100.0% (very high risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop1$150K0.0% (low risk)
Pizzeria Uno's (restaurant)1$584K0.0% (low risk)
DEFINE body&mind1$289K0.0% (low risk)
Beef 'O' Brady's1$35K0.0% (low risk)
Beef 'o' Brady's Family Sports1$117K0.0% (low risk)
Dripbar1$249KN/A

Geographic exposure

825.0% (very high risk)
70.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$2.5M
Defaults2 of 16
Risk tierAVERAGE
Avg rate6.88%

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 United Bank originated?
16 loans totaling $2.5M. The portfolio carries a 13.3% 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 United Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands First United 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.