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FranchiseVerdict

SBA 7(a) franchise lending portfolio

Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc.

CRITICAL risk
Total loans
135
Loan volume
$72.1M
Avg loan size
$534K
Charge-off rate
25.6%
vs 15.4% national avg

Defaults

34

Avg interest

N/A

Franchises funded

69

Risk rating

CRITICAL

Top franchise exposures

FranchiseLoansVolumeDefault %
Subway Sandwich Shop7$1.5M0.0% (low risk)
Smoothie King (health Food Sto6$451K16.7% (high risk)
Ramada Inn6$8.0M0.0% (low risk)
Best Western Inn6$6.9M16.7% (high risk)
Manhattan Bagel Co.5$664K20.0% (very high risk)
Econo Lodge Motel5$4.0M20.0% (very high risk)
Woody's Barbecue5$1.2M0.0% (low risk)
Howard Johnson5$4.9M0.0% (low risk)
Comfort Inn4$4.9M0.0% (low risk)
Cici's Pizza4$595K0.0% (low risk)
Hampton Inns4$4.5M0.0% (low risk)
Super 8 Motel4$4.4M25.0% (very high risk)
Wedding Expressions3$240K100.0% (very high risk)
Discovery Zone (children's Gym3$1.0M33.3% (very high risk)
Days Inn3$2.7M33.3% (very high risk)
Party City (party Paper Goods)2$385K0.0% (low risk)
Chop Chop2$242K50.0% (very high risk)
Beauty Warehouse2$161K50.0% (very high risk)
Management Recruiters2$225K0.0% (low risk)
Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream2$264K50.0% (very high risk)

Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc. charge-off rate by loan vintage

BrandNational avg
Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc. charge-off rate by loan vintage. Showing 9 vintages from 1992 to 2000. Rates range from 0.0% to 61.5%.0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%50%55%60%65%'92'94'96'98'00

Geographic exposure

2733.3% (very high risk)
1829.4% (very high risk)
1421.4% (very high risk)
128.3% (moderate risk)
825.0% (very high risk)
825.0% (very high risk)
825.0% (very high risk)
742.9% (very high risk)
50.0% (low risk)
520.0% (very high risk)

Portfolio summary

Total funded$72.1M
Defaults34 of 135
Risk tierCRITICAL

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 Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc. originated?
135 loans totaling $72.1M. The portfolio carries a 25.6% 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 Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc. fund the most?
The “Top franchise exposures” table above lists the brands Transamerica Small Business Capital, Inc. has the largest concentration in. Click any brand to see its full FDD-disclosed financials, growth trajectory, and SBA loan performance across all lenders.