Merrill Merchants Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Chrysler Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Chrysler franchise? Merrill Merchants Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Newport, Maine and are interested in buying a Chrysler franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2000 by Merrill Merchants Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

HARTLEY'S
NEWPORT, ME 04953

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

SIC Code

5599 - Automotive Dealers

NAICS Code

441229 - Motor Vehicle Dealers

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Chrysler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 30 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 30 existing jobs.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merrill Merchants Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merrill Merchants Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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