First Finan Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Planet Beach Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Planet Beach franchise? First Finan Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Crown Point, Indiana and are interested in buying a Planet Beach franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by First Finan Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLANET BEACH TANNING SALON
CROWN POINT, IN 46307

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINAN BANK
300 HIGH ST
HAMILTON, OH 45012

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7299 - Personal Services

NAICS Code

812990 - Personal Services

Loan Approval Date

11/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Planet Beach franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Finan Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Finan Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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