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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
OptimumBank
UNKNOWN risk
- Total loans
- 13
- Loan volume
- $16.4M
- Avg loan size
- $1.3M
- Charge-off rate
- N/A
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
0
Avg interest
10.94%
Franchises funded
8
Risk rating
UNKNOWN
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter's Coffee | 3 | $5.6M | N/A |
| Ziggi's Coffee | 2 | $1.6M | N/A |
| Crust Pizza Co. | 2 | $1.9M | N/A |
| Riko's Pizza | 2 | $1.1M | N/A |
| Launch Trampoline Park | 1 | $5.0M | N/A |
| Surface Experts | 1 | $300K | N/A |
| SoFresh | 1 | $585K | N/A |
| Ace Handyman Services | 1 | $300K | N/A |
Lending volume by year
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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 OptimumBank originated?
- 13 loans totaling $16.4M.
- 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 OptimumBank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands OptimumBank has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.