Borrow Money to Buy a Golf Etc. Franchise

Need money to purchase a Golf Etc. franchise? Whitaker Bank, Inc has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Georgetown, Kentucky needed money to invest in a Golf Etc. franchise back in 2001. Whitaker Bank, Inc issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

GOLF, ETC OF AMERICA
GEORGETOWN, KY 40324

SBA Loan Lender

WHITAKER BANK, INC
2001 PLEASANT RIDGE DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40509

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Golf Etc. franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Whitaker Bank, Inc so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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