Woburn, MA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? Independence Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Woburn, Massachusetts needed money to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise back in 2003. Independence Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY
WOBURN, MA 01801

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
1370 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$140,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $140,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $119,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Independence Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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