Akron, OH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise? Firstmerit Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2004, Firstmerit Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Akron, Ohio. Because Jackson Hewitt Tax Service was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
AKRON, OH 44310

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTMERIT BANK
3 CASCADE PLZ
AKRON, OH 44308

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541213 - Tax Preparation Services

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$198,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $198,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $148,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 15 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Firstmerit Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstmerit Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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