Grand Haven, MI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Wicks 'N' Sticks Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Wicks 'N' Sticks franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Wicks 'N' Sticks franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2001, National City Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Grand Haven, Michigan. Because Wicks 'N' Sticks was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Michigan small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MAXCON ENTERPRISES INC
GRAND HAVEN, MI 49418

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$172,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $172,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $129,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Wicks 'N' Sticks franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 $172,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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