Elgin, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Merlin's Muffler Franchise

Need money to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise? Amcore Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Merlin's Muffler franchise loans are available to Elgin, Illinois entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Amcore Bank, based in Rockford, Illinois, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Merlin's Muffler franchise in 2000. We've got all the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERLIN MUFFLER SHOP
ELGIN, IL 60123

SBA Loan Lender

AMCORE BANK
501 SEVENTH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104

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

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

Loan Approval Date

11/2/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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