Washington Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Blimpie Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Blimpie franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Blimpie franchise is doable. In 2001, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Kent, Washington. Because Blimpie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Washington small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

BLIMPIE SUBS AND SALADS
KENT, WA 98032

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $68,425.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Blimpie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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