National City Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Gold Star Chili Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Gold Star Chili franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Gold Star Chili franchise loans are available to Lexington, Kentucky entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, National City Bank, based in Louisville, Kentucky, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Gold Star Chili franchise in 2000. We've got all the details on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

GOLD STAR CHILI
LEXINGTON, KY 40509

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
101 S 5TH ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Gold Star Chili franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $250,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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