Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Petland Franchise

Need money to buy a Petland franchise? Business Lenders, LLC has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Petland franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Business Lenders, LLC was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Bradenton, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

PETLAND
BRADENTON, FL 34210

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LENDERS, LLC
50 STATE HOUSE SQUARE 5TH FL
HARTFORD, CT 06103

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/18/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$720,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $720,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $540,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Petland franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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 $720,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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