Borrow Money to Buy a Mars Franchise

Need money to purchase a Mars franchise? Hedrick Savings Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Mars franchise is doable. In 2005, Hedrick Savings Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Ottumwa, Iowa. Because Mars was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Iowa small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

DOOLEY'S M A R S
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

SBA Loan Lender

HEDRICK SAVINGS BANK
216 S MARKET ST
OTTUMWA, IA 52501

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

1/19/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Mars franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $64,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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