Sterling, VA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Blimpie Franchise

Need money to buy a Blimpie franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Blimpie franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2006, Commerce Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Sterling, Virginia. Because Blimpie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Virginia small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

CASCADES DELI, LLC DBA BLIMPIE SUB & SALAD
Sterling, VA 20166

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/28/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Blimpie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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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