Bloomington, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Sign-A-Rama Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Sign-A-Rama franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Bloomington, Illinois and are interested in buying a Sign-A-Rama franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by National City Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

SIGN-A-RAMA
BLOOMINGTON, IL 51704

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

339950 - Sign Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sign-A-Rama franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

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

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $35,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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