Loan to Buy Minuteman Press Franchise Issued By First Heritage Bank

Borrowing money to invest in a Minuteman Press franchise? First Heritage Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington needed money to invest in a Minuteman Press franchise back in 2007. First Heritage Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PRINT IT VENTURES, INC
SEATTLE, WA 98105

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HERITAGE BANK
167 LINCOLN ST
SNOHOMISH, WA 98290

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

323110 - Commercial Lithographic Printing

Loan Approval Date

10/29/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$186,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $186,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $139,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Minuteman Press franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Heritage Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Heritage Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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