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West Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Cottman Transmission Franchise

Need money to invest in a Cottman Transmission franchise? West Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Des Moines, Iowa and are interested in buying a Cottman Transmission franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 by West Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

COTTMAN TRANSMISSION
DES MOINES, IA 50322

SBA Loan Lender

WEST BANK
1601 22ND ST
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811113 - Automotive Transmission Repair

Loan Approval Date

3/4/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cottman Transmission franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $115,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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