Citizens Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Mrs. Field's Cookies Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Mrs. Field's Cookies franchise? Citizens Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Mrs. Field's Cookies franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2002, Citizens Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Flint, Michigan. Because Mrs. Field's Cookies was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Michigan small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MRS FIELDS COOKIES
FLINT, MI 48507

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
2425 E GRAND RIVER AVE
LANSING, MI 48912

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Mrs. Field's Cookies franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

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.

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 $130,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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