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Loan to Buy Curves For Women Franchise Issued By First State Bank

Need a loan to buy a Curves For Women franchise? First State Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Curves For Women franchise? If so, here's a 2006 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. First State Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Cabot, Arkansas.

SBA Loan Borrower

LIL 'EVA'S FITNESS INC
CABOT, AR 72023

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST STATE BANK
620 CHESTNUT ST
CONWAY, AR 72032

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$600,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $600,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $450,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 16 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First State Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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