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Independence Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Fantastic Sam's Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise? Independence Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Independence Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANTASTIC SAMS
CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
1370 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

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

7231 - Beauty Shops

NAICS Code

812111 - Barber Shops

Loan Approval Date

2/11/2003

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 a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fantastic Sam's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small 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!

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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