Western Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Fantastic Sam's Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Fantastic Sam's franchise? Western Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Western Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAMS
SAINT PAUL, MN 55116

SBA Loan Lender

WESTERN BANK
3033 UNIVERSITY AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414

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

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

7/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$137,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $137,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $116,450.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Fantastic Sam'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 small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Saint Paul or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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