Minnesota Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Grow Biz International Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Grow Biz International franchise? Venture Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Grow Biz International franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Venture Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLATO'S CLOSET
MAPLE GROVE, MN 55419

SBA Loan Lender

VENTURE BANK
5601 GREEN VALLEY DR, STE 120
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437

This lender issued this particular loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/8/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Grow Biz International franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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