Southgate, MI Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Cookies By Design Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Cookies By Design franchise? Detroit Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Southgate, Michigan and are interested in buying a Cookies By Design franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Detroit Commerce Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

COOKIES BY DESIGN
SOUTHGATE, MI 48195

SBA Loan Lender

DETROIT COMMERCE BANK
645 GRISWOLD ST, STE 70
DETROIT, MI 48226

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

10/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cookies By Design franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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