Bentonville, AR Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Comet One-Hour Dry Cleaners Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Comet One-Hour Dry Cleaners franchise? Regions Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Bentonville, Arkansas needed money to invest in a Comet One-Hour Dry Cleaners franchise back in 2002. Regions Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Arkansas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMET CLEANERS
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6637 ROSWELL RD
ATLANTA, GA 30328

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

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

7/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Comet One-Hour Dry Cleaners franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 19 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 19 new jobs and retain 19 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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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