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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Security Service FCU
CRITICAL risk
- Total loans
- 30
- Loan volume
- $9.4M
- Avg loan size
- $314K
- Charge-off rate
- 22.2%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
6
Avg interest
5.77%
Franchises funded
16
Risk rating
CRITICAL
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Sam's | 5 | $740K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Econo Lub N Tune | 4 | $193K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Massage Envy | 3 | $407K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dream Dinners | 2 | $165K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Dunkin Donuts/Baskin-Robbins C | 2 | $1.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Fantastic Sams | 2 | $373K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Jackson Hewitt Tax Service | 2 | $78K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Sylvan Learning Centers | 2 | $467K | N/A |
| Handyman Matters | 1 | $125K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| LaMar's Donuts | 1 | $1.4M | N/A |
| Sleep Inn/Sleep Inn & Suites | 1 | $3.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Great Clips | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Dunkin Donuts | 1 | $369K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Brain Balance | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Schakolad Chocolate Factory | 1 | $130K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| inBalance | 1 | $155K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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Security Service FCU charge-off rate by loan vintage
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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 Security Service FCU originated?
- 30 loans totaling $9.4M. The portfolio carries a 22.2% 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 Security Service FCU fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Security Service FCU has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.