Virginia Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Minuteman Press Franchise

Need money to invest in a Minuteman Press franchise? Bank Of The Commonwealth has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Chesapeake, Virginia needed money to invest in a Minuteman Press franchise back in 2003. Bank Of The Commonwealth issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MINUTEMAN PRESS
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE COMMONWEALTH
403 BOUSH ST
NORFOLK, VA 23510

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring 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.

SIC Code

7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design

NAICS Code

541430 - Graphic Design Services

Loan Approval Date

4/21/2003

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 Minuteman Press franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned 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 need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Chesapeake or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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