Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Mellow Mushroom Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Mellow Mushroom franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Winter Park, Florida and are interested in buying a Mellow Mushroom franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

MELLOW MUSHROOM
WINTER PARK, FL 32792

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$796,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $796,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $597,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Mellow Mushroom franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the funding would help create 28 new jobs.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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