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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Merchants Bank, National Association

CRITICAL risk
Total loans
51
Loan volume
$19.5M
Avg loan size
$382K
Charge-off rate
28.3%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

13

Avg interest

5.61%

Franchises funded

37

Risk rating

CRITICAL

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza4$595K75.0% (very high risk)
Pizza Factory3$230K0.0% (low risk)
Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.3$633K0.0% (low risk)
Fitness Together3$284K100.0% (very high risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop3$1.1M0.0% (low risk)
Certa Propainters2$237K0.0% (low risk)
Computer Renaissance2$167K50.0% (very high risk)
Jersey Mike's2$682K0.0% (low risk)
Super 8 Motel1$945K0.0% (low risk)
Fantastic Sam's1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Exchaust Pro1$95K100.0% (very high risk)
Play It Again Sports (retail S1$100K0.0% (low risk)
Travel Network1$60K100.0% (very high risk)
Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Club1$210K100.0% (very high risk)
Card$mart1$150K0.0% (low risk)
General Nutrition Center1$128K100.0% (very high risk)
Servicemaster1$700K0.0% (low risk)
Culver's Frozen Custard1$309K100.0% (very high risk)
Dairy Queen1$320K0.0% (low risk)
Mail Boxes Etc. Usa1$138K0.0% (low risk)

Merchants Bank, National Association charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Merchants Bank, National Association charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 7 vintages from 2003 to 2015. Rates range from 0.0% to 100.0%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%70%75%80%85%90%95%100%'03'04'08'09'11'13'15

Geographic exposure

4334.2% (very high risk)
70.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$19.5M
Defaults13 of 51
Risk tierCRITICAL
Avg rate5.61%

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 Merchants Bank, National Association originated?
51 loans totaling $19.5M. The portfolio carries a 28.3% charge-off rate, earning a “CRITICAL” 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 Merchants Bank, National Association fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Merchants Bank, National Association has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.