Vacaville, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Edible Arrangements Franchise

Need a loan to purchase an Edible Arrangements franchise? Community W. Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Community W. Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Vacaville, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS
VACAVILLE, CA 95688

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$279,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $279,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $209,925.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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 Community W. Bank 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!

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