Ohio Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Chicago's Pizza Of Greenfield Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Chicago's Pizza Of Greenfield franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Chicago's Pizza Of Greenfield franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. National City Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Lorain, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

EAST OF CHICAGO PIZZA
LORAIN, OH 44052

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
101 W WASHINGTON ST # 100 E
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46255

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$92,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $92,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $78,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Chicago's Pizza Of Greenfield franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from National City Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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