Alabama Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Cottman Transmission Franchise

Need money to buy a Cottman Transmission franchise? Regions Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Cottman Transmission franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Regions Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Arab, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

STAFFORD SERVICES INC
ARAB, AL 35016

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6637 ROSWELL RD
ATLANTA, GA 30328

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

811113 - Automotive Transmission Repair

Loan Approval Date

10/28/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$180,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $180,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $135,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cottman Transmission franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

This SBA loan was for $180,000. How would you spend $180,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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