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Borrow Money to Buy a Sign-A-Rama Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Sign-A-Rama franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Sign-A-Rama franchise loans are available to Bowling Green, Ohio entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Fifth Third Bank, based in Toledo, Ohio, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Sign-A-Rama franchise in 2001. We've got all the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

OHIO SIGN & GRAPHICS
BOWLING GREEN, OH 43406

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
606 MADISON AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43604

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541430 - Graphic Design Services

Loan Approval Date

5/17/2001

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 Sign-A-Rama franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Bowling Green or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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