Clifton, ME Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Dunkin Donuts Franchise

Need money to invest in a Dunkin Donuts franchise? Merrill Merchants Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Dunkin Donuts franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Merrill Merchants Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Clifton, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

BRUCES DONUTS INC
CLIFTON, ME 04428

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $45,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Dunkin Donuts franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Merrill Merchants Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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