Loan to Buy Fastsigns Franchise Issued By Comerica Bank

Need a loan to buy a Fastsigns franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Farmington Hills, Michigan needed money to invest in a Fastsigns franchise back in 2002. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FASTSIGNS OF DEARBORN
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $131,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fastsigns franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the borrowed money would help create 3 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Comerica Bank 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!

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