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Borrow Money to Buy a Merlin's Muffler Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Merlin's Muffler franchise? Amcore Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2002, Amcore Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Schaumburg, Illinois. Because Merlin's Muffler was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERLINS MUFFLER & BRAKE
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195

SBA Loan Lender

AMCORE BANK
501 SEVENTH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

Loan Approval Date

12/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$270,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $270,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $202,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Merlin's Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding 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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Amcore 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.

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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