Hampden, ME Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Pat's Pizza Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Pat's Pizza franchise? Merrill Merchants Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Pat's Pizza franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Merrill Merchants Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Hampden, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

PAT'S PIZZA
HAMPDEN, ME 04444

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

1/20/2000

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 an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Pat's Pizza franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 22 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 22 existing jobs.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merrill Merchants Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merrill Merchants Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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