Borrow Money to Buy an Allegra Print Franchise

Need money to invest in an Allegra Print franchise? Stearns Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Buffalo Grove, Illinois needed money to invest in an Allegra Print franchise back in 2005. Stearns Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

AMD PRINTING INC
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

323114 - Quick Printing

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Allegra Print franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Stearns Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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