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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Loans from Old Closed Lenders
GOOD risk
- Total loans
- 250
- Loan volume
- $128.0M
- Avg loan size
- $512K
- Charge-off rate
- 9.2%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
23
Avg interest
N/A
Franchises funded
124
Risk rating
GOOD
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cici's Pizza | 21 | $4.3M | 28.6% (very high risk) |
| Super 8 Motel | 15 | $17.7M | 6.7% (moderate risk) |
| Schlotzsky's Sandwich Shop | 9 | $5.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Big O Tires | 8 | $2.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dairy Queen | 7 | $1.8M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Atlanta Bread Company | 6 | $1.6M | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Ramada Inn | 6 | $7.8M | 16.7% (high risk) |
| Chevron (gas Station) | 5 | $2.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Texaco Service Station | 5 | $4.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Kids R Kids | 5 | $5.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dickey's Barbeque | 4 | $1.5M | 25.0% (very high risk) |
| Best Western Inn | 4 | $3.5M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| MAACO Auto Painting Center | 4 | $1.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jack-In-The-Box | 4 | $2.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Tutor Time | 3 | $453K | 33.3% (very high risk) |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 3 | $514K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Days Inn | 3 | $3.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Meineke Car Care | 3 | $961K | 66.7% (very high risk) |
| Mountain Mike's Pizza | 3 | $491K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Denny's Restaurant | 3 | $2.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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Loans from Old Closed Lenders charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Shaded area: recent vintages with few resolved loans; rates may change as loans mature.
Geographic exposure
Portfolio summary
Total funded$128.0M
Defaults23 of 250
Risk tierGOOD
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 Loans from Old Closed Lenders originated?
- 250 loans totaling $128.0M. The portfolio carries a 9.2% 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 Loans from Old Closed Lenders fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Loans from Old Closed Lenders has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.