Rocky River, OH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2002, Fifth Third Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Rocky River, Ohio. Because Subway Sandwich Shop was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY
ROCKY RIVER, OH 44116

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
38 FOUNTAIN SQ PLZ
CINCINNATI, OH 45263

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA 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. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$112,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $112,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $95,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

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 Fifth Third 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!

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