Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Pearle Vision Center Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Pearle Vision Center franchise? Wells Fargo Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Pearle Vision Center franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2002, Wells Fargo Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Bedford, Texas. Because Pearle Vision Center was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

PEARLE VISION
BEDFORD, TX 76022

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
912 S HWY 183
AUSTIN, TX 78741

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

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$382,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $382,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $286,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Pearle Vision Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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