Borrow Money to Buy a Merlin's Muffler Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise? U.S. Bank National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. U.S. Bank National Association was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Montgomery, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERLIN'S MUFFLER AND BRAKE
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

8/11/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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