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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Northeast Bank

CRITICAL risk
Total loans
393
Loan volume
$240.9M
Avg loan size
$613K
Charge-off rate
35.4%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

105

Avg interest

7.59%

Franchises funded

207

Risk rating

CRITICAL

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Cold Stone Creamery, Inc.54$18.1M74.1% (very high risk)
Sylvan Learning Center14$6.6M30.8% (very high risk)
Petland14$9.1M78.6% (very high risk)
Melting Pot14$14.6M42.9% (very high risk)
Burger King14$350K0.0% (low risk)
Planet Beach9$2.7M88.9% (very high risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop7$4.0M14.3% (elevated risk)
Dairy Queen5$2.8M0.0% (low risk)
Wingstop Restaurant5$1.5M0.0% (low risk)
MAACO Auto Painting Center4$1.3M75.0% (very high risk)
Subway4$767K0.0% (low risk)
Cornwell Quality Tools4$550K100.0% (very high risk)
Subway4$575K0.0% (low risk)
Travelodge3$2.6M0.0% (low risk)
AAMCO Transmissions3$850K0.0% (low risk)
Togo's Eatery3$1.2M0.0% (low risk)
Massage Envy3$1.2M33.3% (very high risk)
Broadway Pizza3$1.2M0.0% (low risk)
Best Western - Membership Agre3$10.8M0.0% (low risk)
Blaze Pizza3$2.5M0.0% (low risk)

Northeast Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Northeast Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 17 vintages from 1996 to 2023. Rates range from 0.0% to 71.6%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%70%75%'96'05'08'14'17'22'23

Shaded area: recent vintages with few resolved loans; rates may change as loans mature.

Geographic exposure

4631.6% (very high risk)
4136.7% (very high risk)
3942.4% (very high risk)
3442.1% (very high risk)
198.3% (moderate risk)
1958.3% (very high risk)
1750.0% (very high risk)
1642.9% (very high risk)
1370.0% (very high risk)
1112.5% (elevated risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$240.9M
Defaults105 of 393
Risk tierCRITICAL
Avg rate7.59%

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 Northeast Bank originated?
393 loans totaling $240.9M. The portfolio carries a 35.4% 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 Northeast Bank fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Northeast 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.