Illinois Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Merlin's Muffler Franchise
Need money to invest in a Merlin's Muffler franchise? Business Lenders, LLC has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
Getting money to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2004, Business Lenders, LLC issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Palatine, Illinois. Because Merlin's Muffler was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.
SBA Loan Borrower
MERLIN'S MUFFLER & BRAKE SHOP
PALATINE, IL 60074
SBA Loan Lender
BUSINESS LENDERS, LLC
50 STATE HOUSE SQUARE 5TH FL
HARTFORD, CT 06103
This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair
Loan Approval Date
12/23/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$193,300
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $193,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $144,975.
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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.
We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Palatine or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.
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