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Peoria, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Plato's Closet Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Plato's Closet franchise? Illinois National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Plato's Closet franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Illinois National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Peoria, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLATO'S CLOSET
PEORIA, IL 61615

SBA Loan Lender

ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK
322 E CAPITOL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to minimize the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2005

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 an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Plato's Closet franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 18 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Illinois National Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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