Loan to Buy Signs First Franchise Issued By Hancock Bank

Need a loan to invest in a Signs First franchise? Hancock Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Hattiesburg, Mississippi and are interested in buying a Signs First franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 by Hancock Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

SIGNS FIRST
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402

SBA Loan Lender

HANCOCK BANK
2510 14TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3993 - Signs and Advertising Specialties

NAICS Code

541810 - Advertising Agencies

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Signs First franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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