Seattle, WA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

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

Want to borrow money to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Wilshire State Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Seattle, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY SANDWICHES
SEATTLE, WA 98105

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/5/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$393,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $393,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $294,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Wilshire State Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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