Western Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Fantastic Sam's Franchise

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

Getting money to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2003, Western Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Little Canada, Minnesota. Because Fantastic Sam's was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Minnesota small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAM'S
LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117

SBA Loan Lender

WESTERN BANK
4700 W 77TH ST, STE 160
EDINA, MN 55435

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

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

4/15/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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