National City Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Great Clips Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Great Clips franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Great Clips franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2004, National City Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Galloway, Ohio. Because Great Clips was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

RITCHIE SALONS, INC.
Galloway, OH 43119

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

This 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

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Great Clips franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new 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 National City 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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