Borrow Money to Buy an Once Upon A Child Franchise

Need a loan to purchase an Once Upon A Child franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Ann Arbor, Michigan and are interested in buying an Once Upon A Child franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 by Fifth Third Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

ONCE UPON A CHILD
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5641 - Children's and Infants' Wear Stores

NAICS Code

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Once Upon A Child franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Fifth Third Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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