Honolulu, HI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Candleman Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Candleman franchise? First Hawaiian Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Honolulu, Hawaii needed money to invest in a Candleman franchise back in 2001. First Hawaiian Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Hawaii small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CANDLEMAN
HONOLULU, HI 96814

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
999 BISHOP ST, 29TH FL
HONOLULU, HI 96813

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/4/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$165,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $165,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $124,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Candleman franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Hawaiian Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Hawaiian 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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