Ohio Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Mr. Rooter Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Mr. Rooter franchise? Pnc Bank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Mr. Rooter franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2006, Pnc Bank, National Association issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Youngstown, Ohio. Because Mr. Rooter was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Ohio small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MR ROOTER OF YOUNGSTOWN AND JO
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

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

238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Loan Approval Date

5/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$630,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $630,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $472,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Mr. Rooter franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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