Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Glass Doctor Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Glass Doctor franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Glass Doctor franchise is doable. In 2004, National City Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Because Glass Doctor was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Pennsylvania small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

HARMON AUTO GLASS/GLASS DOCTOR
SEWICKLEY, PA 15143

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

The lender provided this SBA small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

811122 - Automotive Glass Replacement Shops

Loan Approval Date

3/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Glass Doctor franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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.

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