Merchants Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Cardsmart Franchise

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

Want to borrow money to buy a Cardsmart franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Merchants Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

CARDSMART RETAIL CORPORATION
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK
1525 VERMILLION ST, STE 200
HASTINGS, MN 55033

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Cardsmart franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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