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

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

Getting money to buy a Dunkin Donuts franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2007, Merrill Merchants Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Clifton, Maine. Because Dunkin Donuts was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Maine small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MACD LLC
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

11/16/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

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 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 45 existing jobs.

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

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.

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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