Michigan Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels Franchise

Need money to purchase an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise? Jpmorgan Chase Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Jpmorgan Chase Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

AUNTIE ANNE'S PRETZELS
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$192,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $192,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $144,375.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels 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 16 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Ann Arbor or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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