Wells Fargo Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Hallmark Card Shop Franchise

Need money to buy a Hallmark Card Shop franchise? Wells Fargo Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Prescott, Arizona and are interested in buying a Hallmark Card Shop franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2001 by Wells Fargo Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

SHERRI'S HALLMARK SHOP
PRESCOTT, AZ 86303

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
100 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85003

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/24/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Hallmark Card Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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