Comerica Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Need money to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Atwater, California needed money to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise back in 2003. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY SANDWICH
ATWATER, CA 95301

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$138,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $138,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $117,300.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 23 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Comerica Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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