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SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio
Thread Bank
AVERAGE risk
- Total loans
- 28
- Loan volume
- $28.1M
- Avg loan size
- $1.0M
- Charge-off rate
- 12.0%
- vs 15.4% national avg
Defaults
3
Avg interest
5.74%
Franchises funded
24
Risk rating
AVERAGE
Top franchise exposures
| Franchise | Loans | Volume | Default % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Together (f/K/A Fitnes | 2 | $547K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Best Western Inn | 2 | $2.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Econo Lodge Motel | 2 | $1.0M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Comfort Inn | 2 | $5.4M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Puroclean | 1 | $100K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Shell Service Station | 1 | $975K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Super 8 Motel | 1 | $1.2M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Primo Hoagies | 1 | $242K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Firehouse Subs | 1 | $296K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Econo Lodge | 1 | $2.1M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Bruster's | 1 | $541K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Little Caesars | 1 | $230K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Tin Drum Asia Cafe | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Tom And Chee | 1 | $187K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Wingate Inns | 1 | $2.9M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Menchie's | 1 | $150K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| The Cleaning Authority | 1 | $242K | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar | 1 | $150K | 100.0% (very high risk) |
| Clarion Inn & Suites | 1 | $2.6M | 0.0% (low risk) |
| Exxon | 1 | $664K | N/A |
Lending volume by year
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Thread Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage
BrandNational avg
Geographic exposure
922.2% (very high risk)
80.0% (low risk)
20.0% (low risk)
20.0% (low risk)
20.0% (low risk)
2100.0% (very high risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
10.0% (low risk)
Portfolio summary
Total funded$28.1M
Defaults3 of 28
Risk tierAVERAGE
Avg rate5.74%
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 Thread Bank originated?
- 28 loans totaling $28.1M. The portfolio carries a 12.0% charge-off rate, earning a “AVERAGE” 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 Thread Bank fund the most?
- The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Thread 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.