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Idaho Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Sign-A-Rama Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Sign-A-Rama franchise? Bank Of Idaho has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Idaho Falls, Idaho needed money to invest in a Sign-A-Rama franchise back in 2005. Bank Of Idaho issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Idaho small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

EASTERN IDAHO SIGN A RAMA
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83406

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF IDAHO
399 N CAPITAL AVE
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83402

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561439 - Business Service Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2005

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 a new business. This loan was used to buy a Sign-A-Rama franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised 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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Of Idaho that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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