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Loan to Buy Hardware Hank Franchise Issued By State Bank Of Cokato

Need a loan to invest in a Hardware Hank franchise? State Bank Of Cokato has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Hardware Hank franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2003, State Bank Of Cokato issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Cokato, Minnesota. Because Hardware Hank was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Minnesota small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

COKATO HARDWARE
COKATO, MN 55321

SBA Loan Lender

STATE BANK OF COKATO
101 E 3RD ST
COKATO, MN 55321

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Hardware Hank franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like State Bank Of Cokato that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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