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Borrow Money to Buy a Ramada Inn Franchise

Need money to buy a Ramada Inn franchise? Citizens Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Ramada Inn franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2000, Citizens Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Cincinnati, Ohio. Because Ramada Inn was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

RAMADA INN
CINCINNATI, OH 45246

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
300 BROAD ST
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7011 - Hotels and Motels

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

5/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Ramada Inn franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citizens Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citizens Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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