Lexington, OH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Gionino's Pizzeria Franchise

Need money to invest in a Gionino's Pizzeria franchise? The Citizens Banking Company has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Lexington, Ohio and are interested in buying a Gionino's Pizzeria franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2007 by The Citizens Banking Company. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

BALL-NELSON INC
LEXINGTON, OH 44904

SBA Loan Lender

THE CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY
100 E WATER ST
SANDUSKY, OH 44870

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/28/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Gionino's Pizzeria franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 13 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 19 new jobs and retain 13 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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