Kalamazoo, MI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Beaner's Gourmet Coffee Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Beaner's Gourmet Coffee franchise? Irwin Union Bank & Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Beaner's Gourmet Coffee franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Irwin Union Bank & Trust was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FRANCISCO ENTERPRISES, LLC
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048

SBA Loan Lender

IRWIN UNION BANK & TRUST
500 WASHINGTON ST
COLUMBUS, IN 47201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$190,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $190,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $142,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Beaner's Gourmet Coffee franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $190,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

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