Omaha, NE Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Scooters Java Express Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Scooters Java Express franchise? Great Western Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Omaha, Nebraska needed money to invest in a Scooters Java Express franchise back in 2005. Great Western Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Nebraska small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SCOOTERS COFFEE HOUSE
OMAHA, NE 68112

SBA Loan Lender

GREAT WESTERN BANK
6015 NW RADIAL HWY
OMAHA, NE 68104

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

5/20/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$149,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $149,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,415.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Scooters Java Express franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

This SBA loan was for $149,900. How would you spend $149,900 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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