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Loan to Buy Radio Shack Franchise Issued By Great Western Bank

Borrowing money to buy a Radio Shack franchise? Great Western Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Radio Shack franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2000, Great Western Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Bedford, Iowa. Because Radio Shack was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Iowa small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

WILSON ELECTRONICS
BEDFORD, IA 50833

SBA Loan Lender

GREAT WESTERN BANK
407 MAIN ST
BEDFORD, IA 50833

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

5999 - Retail Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/20/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $48,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Radio Shack franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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