Illinois Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Fantastic Sam's Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Fantastic Sam's franchise? Independence Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2003, Independence Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Because Fantastic Sam's was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAM'S
LINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
1370 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

2/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$144,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $144,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Independence Bank 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).

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