Illinois Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Signs Now Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Signs Now franchise? The Elgin State Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Signs Now franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2002, The Elgin State Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Elgin, Illinois. Because Signs Now was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SIGNS NOW
ELGIN, IL 60123

SBA Loan Lender

THE ELGIN STATE BANK
1001 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN, IL 60123

This lender issued this particular SBA small business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3993 - Signs and Advertising Specialties

NAICS Code

339950 - Sign Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

12/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Signs Now franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

This SBA loan was for $150,000. How would you spend $150,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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