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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Northern Bank and Trust Company
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 21
- Loan volume
- $11.2M
- Avg loan size
- $533K
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
0
Avg interest
7.88%
Franchises funded
12
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code Wiz | 4 | $710K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Crumbl | 3 | $1.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Children's Orchard (retail Clo | 2 | $60K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Carquest Auto Parts | 2 | $460K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Goldfish Swim School | 2 | $750K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| SweatHouz | 2 | $3.2M | N/A |
| European Wax Center | 1 | $2.0M | N/A |
| Title Boxing Club | 1 | $475K | N/A |
| Friendly's | 1 | $1.4M | N/A |
| EarthWise Pet Supply | 1 | $315K | N/A |
| We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym | 1 | $326K | N/A |
| Schooley Mitchell | 1 | $50K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
1'95
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Geographic exposure
Portfolio summary
Total funded$11.2M
Defaults0 of 21
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate7.88%
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 Northern Bank and Trust Company originated?
- 21 loans totaling $11.2M. The portfolio carries a 0.0% 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 Northern Bank and Trust Company fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Northern Bank and Trust Company has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.