Borrow Money to Buy a Great Clips Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Great Clips franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Valparaiso, Indiana needed money to invest in a Great Clips franchise back in 2003. Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

GREAT CLIPS
VALPARAISO, IN 46383

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
4000 W NORTH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60639

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

9/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$102,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $102,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $86,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Great Clips franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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