Citizens Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Sign-A-Rama Franchise

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

Getting money to buy a Sign-A-Rama franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2004, Citizens Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Brighton, Michigan. Because Sign-A-Rama was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Michigan small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

HARDY ADVENTURES
BRIGHTON, MI 48116

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

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

541490 - Specialized Design Services

Loan Approval Date

7/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$594,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $594,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $445,500.

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 SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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