Fifth Third Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy My Gym Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a My Gym franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Buffalo Grove, Illinois needed money to invest in a My Gym franchise back in 2004. Fifth Third Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MY GYM
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/23/2004

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 a new business. This loan was used to buy a My Gym franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help create 5 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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