Bayamon, PR Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Blimpie Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Blimpie franchise? Banco Santander Puerto Rico has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Bayamon, needed money to invest in a Blimpie franchise back in 2000. Banco Santander Puerto Rico issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CHOPPS CORPORATION
BAYAMON, PR 00959

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO SANTANDER PUERTO RICO
AVE PONCE DE LEON 207
HATO REY, PR 00918

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

4/27/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Blimpie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $50,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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