Howard Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Sign-A-Rama Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Sign-A-Rama franchise? Howard Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Glen Burnie, Maryland needed money to invest in a Sign-A-Rama franchise back in 2008. Howard Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SIGN A RAMA
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061

SBA Loan Lender

HOWARD BANK
6011 UNIVERSITY BLVD, STE 370
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043

This SBA bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

541890 - Services Related to Advertising

Loan Approval Date

2/27/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sign-A-Rama franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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 Howard 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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