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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
GBank
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 742
- Loan volume
- $2.1B
- Avg loan size
- $2.8M
- Charge-off rate
- 2.5%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
6
Avg interest
7.11%
Franchises funded
115
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Inn by Choice Hotels / | 85 | $256.5M | 3.8% (low risk) |
| Super 8 by Wyndhan | 59 | $123.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Days Inn by Wyndham | 50 | $115.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Red Roof Inn | 34 | $89.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Baymont by Wyndham aka Baymont | 32 | $91.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Comfort Inn by Choice Hotels/C | 30 | $126.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| La Quinta by Wyndham a.k.a. La | 24 | $97.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Econo Lodge by Choice Hotels/E | 23 | $46.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Best Western - Membership Agre | 23 | $79.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Rodeway Inn by Choice Hotels/R | 22 | $48.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels/Sle | 22 | $76.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Motel 6 | 18 | $41.7M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Quality Inn/Quality Suites, Ho | 16 | $33.3M | 7.7% (moderate risk) |
| Country Inn & Suites by Radiss | 13 | $54.0M | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Travelodge by Wyndham | 13 | $27.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Americas Best Value Inn | 12 | $21.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Holiday Inn Express/Holiday In | 11 | $52.9M | N/A |
| Suburban Studios by Choice Hot | 11 | $37.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Ramada by Wyndham | 11 | $30.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Super 8 | 10 | $14.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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GBank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
1433.1% (low risk)
620.0% (low risk)
570.0% (low risk)
550.0% (low risk)
5312.5% (elevated risk)
509.1% (moderate risk)
470.0% (low risk)
400.0% (low risk)
210.0% (low risk)
1633.3% (very high risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$2.1B
Defaults6 of 742
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate7.11%
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 GBank originated?
- 742 loans totaling $2063.1M. The portfolio carries a 2.5% 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 GBank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands GBank has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.