Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Matco Tools rent Tools Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Matco Tools rent Tools franchise? Merrill Lynch Bank Usa has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Crestview, Florida and are interested in buying a Matco Tools rent Tools franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by Merrill Lynch Bank Usa. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

MATCO TOOLS
CRESTVIEW, FL 32536

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

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

454390 - Direct Selling Establishments

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$105,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $105,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $89,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Matco Tools rent Tools franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Merrill Lynch Bank Usa 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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