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

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

An entrepreneur in Sandy, Utah needed money to invest in a Fantastic Sam's franchise back in 2003. Central Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Utah small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAMS
SANDY, UT 84093

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL BANK
1300 N STATE ST
PROVO, UT 84604

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires 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.

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

6/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 Central 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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