Iowa Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Maui Wowi Franchise

Need money to buy a Maui Wowi franchise? West Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Johnston, Iowa needed money to invest in a Maui Wowi franchise back in 2003. West Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MAUI WOWI
JOHNSTON, IA 50131

SBA Loan Lender

WEST BANK
1601 22ND ST
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446191 - Food Supplement Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Maui Wowi franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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