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Borrow Money to Buy a General Nutrition Center Franchise

Need money to purchase a General Nutrition Center franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Bellaire, Texas needed money to invest in a General Nutrition Center franchise back in 2004. Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

GNC #6909
BELLAIRE, TX 77041

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

446191 - Food Supplement Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$192,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $192,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $144,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a General Nutrition Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $192,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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