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Rbs Citizens Provides SBA Loan to Buy Plato's Closet Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Plato's Closet franchise? Rbs Citizens has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Novi, Michigan needed money to invest in a Plato's Closet franchise back in 2002. Rbs Citizens issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLATO'S CLOSET
NOVI, MI 48377

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
1215 SUPERIOR AVE
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5651 - Family Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/7/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Plato's Closet franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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