Borrow Money to Buy a Howard Johnson Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Howard Johnson franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Howard Johnson franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Commerce Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Cherry Hill (township Of), New Jersey.

SBA Loan Borrower

HOWARD JOHNSON
CHERRY HILL (TOWNSHIP OF), NJ 08002

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

10/27/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $900,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Howard Johnson franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 16 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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