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Bellevue, WA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Dairy Queen Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Dairy Queen franchise? Washington 1st Internatl has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Bellevue, Washington and are interested in buying a Dairy Queen franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2001 by Washington 1st Internatl. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

EASTGATE DAIRY QUEEN
BELLEVUE, WA 98007

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON 1ST INTERNATL
9709 3RD AVE NE, STE 110
SEATTLE, WA 98115

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Dairy Queen franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $150,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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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