Maine Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Quiznos Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Quiznos franchise? Merrill Merchants Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Quiznos franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2004, Merrill Merchants Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Bangor, Maine. Because Quiznos was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Maine small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

QUIZNO'S SUBS
BANGOR, ME 04401

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Quiznos franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. The loan application indicated that the borrowed money would help create 20 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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