Michigan Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Sears Catalog Store Franchise

Need money to buy a Sears Catalog Store franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Sears Catalog Store franchise loans are available to Fremont, Michigan entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Fifth Third Bank, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Sears Catalog Store franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SEARS
FREMONT, MI 49412

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

This lender issued this particular SBA 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

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

452910 - Warehouse Clubs and Superstores

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$124,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $124,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $105,570.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sears Catalog Store franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $124,200 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

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