Maine Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Budget Blinds Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Budget Blinds franchise? Bath Savings Institution has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Budget Blinds franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2007, Bath Savings Institution issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Portland, Maine. Because Budget Blinds was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Maine small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

BLIND U INC. LINE OF CREDIT
PORTLAND, ME 04101

SBA Loan Lender

BATH SAVINGS INSTITUTION
105 FRONT ST
BATH, ME 04530

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

NAICS Code

442291 - Window Treatment Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Budget Blinds franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 6 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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