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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
RiverHills Bank
CRITICAL risk
- Total loans
- 12
- Loan volume
- $6.1M
- Avg loan size
- $511K
- Charge-off rate
- 25.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
2
Avg interest
6.03%
Franchises funded
10
Risk rating
CRITICAL
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin Donuts | 2 | $312K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Quaker Steak And Lube | 2 | $1.3M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Marco's Pizza | 1 | $162K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Ace Hardware | 1 | $350K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Gold Star Chili, Inc. | 1 | $865K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Bp Express | 1 | $640K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| DQ Grill & Chill Operating Agr | 1 | $563K | N/A |
| RockBox Fitness | 1 | $263K | N/A |
| Dairy Queen of Mid Ohio Inc. - | 1 | $811K | N/A |
| Lykins Oil Company | 1 | $868K | N/A |
Lending volume by year
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Geographic exposure
Portfolio summary
Total funded$6.1M
Defaults2 of 12
Risk tierCRITICAL
Avg rate6.03%
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 RiverHills Bank originated?
- 12 loans totaling $6.1M. The portfolio carries a 25.0% 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 RiverHills Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands RiverHills 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.