Borrow Money to Buy a Lawn Doctor Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Lawn Doctor franchise? U.S. Bank National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Lawn Doctor franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2001, U.S. Bank National Association issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Sikeston, Missouri. Because Lawn Doctor was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Missouri small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

LAWN DOCTOR OF CAPE GIRARDEAU-
SIKESTON, MO 63801

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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.

NAICS Code

561740 - Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services

Loan Approval Date

2/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Lawn Doctor franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 U.S. Bank National Association 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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