Antioch, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Blimpie Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Blimpie franchise? Heritage Bank Of Commerce has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Blimpie franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2001, Heritage Bank Of Commerce issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Antioch, California. Because Blimpie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ANTIOCH BEACON
ANTIOCH, CA 94507

SBA Loan Lender

HERITAGE BANK OF COMMERCE
150 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,999.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Blimpie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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