Royal Oak, MI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Jimmy John's Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Jimmy John's franchise? Citizens Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Royal Oak, Michigan needed money to invest in a Jimmy John's franchise back in 2000. Citizens Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

JIMMY JOHN'S
ROYAL OAK, MI 48067

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
328 S SAGINAW ST
FLINT, MI 48502

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

8/3/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$97,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $97,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $77,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Jimmy John's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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