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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
The First Bank and Trust Company
EXCELLENT risk
- Total loans
- 18
- Loan volume
- $7.4M
- Avg loan size
- $412K
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
0
Avg interest
6.92%
Franchises funded
13
Risk rating
EXCELLENT
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Norman Cosmetics | 2 | $373K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym | 2 | $1.5M | N/A |
| PuroClean | 2 | $258K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Duck Donuts | 2 | $553K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 2 | $317K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Subway Sandwich Shop | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Citgo Service Station | 1 | $485K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Keva Juice | 1 | $250K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Edible Arrangements | 1 | $180K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Servpro | 1 | $2.0M | N/A |
| Plato's Closet | 1 | $722K | N/A |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | 1 | $417K | N/A |
| Superior Fence and Rail | 1 | $250K | 0.0% (low risk) |
Lending volume by year
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Geographic exposure
Portfolio summary
Total funded$7.4M
Defaults0 of 18
Risk tierEXCELLENT
Avg rate6.92%
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 The First Bank and Trust Company originated?
- 18 loans totaling $7.4M. 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 The First Bank and Trust Company fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands The First 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.