Oregon Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Dairy Queen Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Dairy Queen franchise? West Coast Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Portland, Oregon and are interested in buying a Dairy Queen franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by West Coast Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER OF MANNING
PORTLAND, OR 97229

SBA Loan Lender

WEST COAST BANK
5335 MEADOWS RD
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Dairy Queen franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 40 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 40 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like West Coast Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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