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Mt. Vernon, KY Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Super 8 Motel Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Super 8 Motel franchise? First Choice Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Super 8 Motel franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2002, First Choice Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Because Super 8 Motel was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Kentucky small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUPER 8 MOTEL
MT. VERNON, KY 40456

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CHOICE BANK
1900 W STATE ST
GENEVA, IL 60134

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide SBA loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

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

8/7/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,010,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,010,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $757,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Super 8 Motel franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $1,010,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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