Utah Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Pretzelmaker Franchise

Need money to invest in a Pretzelmaker franchise? Zions First National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Pretzelmaker franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2000, Zions First National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in St. George, Utah. Because Pretzelmaker was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Utah small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

PRETZEL MAKER
ST. GEORGE, UT 84770

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
2460 SOUTH 3270 WEST, SBA DEP
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

4/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$36,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $36,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Pretzelmaker franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 6 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.

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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