Borrow Money to Buy a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Bluffton, South Carolina needed money to invest in a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory franchise back in 2007. Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PHILLY SOFT PRETZEL FACTORY
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$219,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $219,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $164,625.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Banco Popular North America and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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