Suntrust Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Blimpie Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Blimpie franchise? Suntrust Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Smiths, Alabama needed money to invest in a Blimpie franchise back in 2002. Suntrust Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Alabama small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

BLIMPIE
SMITHS, AL 36877

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
1246 1ST AVE
COLUMBUS, GA 31902

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

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

7/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Blimpie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

This SBA loan was for $100,000. How would you spend $100,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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