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FranchiseVerdict

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

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Fitness Together (f/K/A Fitnes2$547K0.0% (low risk)
Best Western Inn2$2.0M0.0% (low risk)
Econo Lodge Motel2$1.0M0.0% (low risk)
Comfort Inn2$5.4M0.0% (low risk)
Puroclean1$100K0.0% (low risk)
Shell Service Station1$975K0.0% (low risk)
Super 8 Motel1$1.2M0.0% (low risk)
Primo Hoagies1$242K0.0% (low risk)
Firehouse Subs1$296K0.0% (low risk)
Econo Lodge1$2.1M0.0% (low risk)
Bruster's1$541K0.0% (low risk)
Little Caesars1$230K100.0% (very high risk)
Tin Drum Asia Cafe1$150K0.0% (low risk)
Tom And Chee1$187K100.0% (very high risk)
Wingate Inns1$2.9M0.0% (low risk)
Menchie's1$150K0.0% (low risk)
The Cleaning Authority1$242K0.0% (low risk)
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar1$150K100.0% (very high risk)
Clarion Inn & Suites1$2.6M0.0% (low risk)
Exxon1$664KN/A

Thread Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Thread Bank charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 4 vintages from 2012 to 2015. Rates range from 0.0% to 25.0%.0%5%10%15%20%25%'12'13'14'15

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.