South Carolina Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Fantastic Sam's Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Fantastic Sam's franchise? Bank Of Granite has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Charlotte, South Carolina and are interested in buying a Fantastic Sam's franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2000 by Bank Of Granite. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAM'S
CHARLOTTE, SC 28270

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF GRANITE
301 S MCDOWELL ST, STE 100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

12/5/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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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