Minneapolis, MN Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Plato's Closet Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Plato's Closet franchise? Stearns Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Minneapolis, Minnesota and are interested in buying a Plato's Closet franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 by Stearns Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLATOS CLOSET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405

SBA Loan Lender

STEARNS BANK
4191 2ND ST SOUTH
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Plato's Closet franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 15 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Stearns Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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