Citizens & Farmers Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Mr. Handyman Franchise

Need money to invest in a Mr. Handyman franchise? Citizens & Farmers Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Mr. Handyman franchise loans are available to Powhatan, Virginia entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Citizens & Farmers Bank, based in West Point, Virginia, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Mr. Handyman franchise in 2004. We've got all the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MR HANDYMAN
POWHATAN, VA 23139

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS & FARMERS BANK
802 MAIN ST
WEST POINT, VA 23181

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

236118 - Residential Remodelers

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Mr. Handyman franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Citizens & Farmers Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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