Peoria, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Plato's Closet Franchise
Borrowing money to buy a Plato's Closet franchise? Illinois National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
Want to borrow money to buy a Plato's Closet franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Illinois National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Peoria, Illinois.
SBA Loan Borrower
PLATO'S CLOSET
PEORIA, IL 61615
SBA Loan Lender
ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK
322 E CAPITOL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701
This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
448140 - Family Clothing Stores
Loan Approval Date
5/31/2005
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Plato's Closet franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 18 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
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SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.
If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Illinois National Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.
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