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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

The Pueblo Bank and Trust Company

CRITICAL risk
Total loans
10
Loan volume
$7.2M
Avg loan size
$716K
Charge-off rate
28.6%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

2

Avg interest

6.10%

Franchises funded

9

Risk rating

CRITICAL

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Big O Tires2$3.4MN/A
Mail Boxes Etc. Usa1$76K100.0% (very high risk)
Subway Sandwich Shop1$75K0.0% (low risk)
The Blind Man1$40K0.0% (low risk)
Rnd Inc1$40K100.0% (very high risk)
Game Force1$60K0.0% (low risk)
Ramada Inns1$2.9M0.0% (low risk)
AR Workshop1$147K0.0% (low risk)
Set the Stage1$486KN/A

Geographic exposure

1028.6% (very high risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$7.2M
Defaults2 of 10
Risk tierCRITICAL
Avg rate6.10%

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 Pueblo Bank and Trust Company originated?
10 loans totaling $7.2M. The portfolio carries a 28.6% 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 The Pueblo Bank and Trust Company fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands The Pueblo 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.