Illinois Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy John Robert Powers School Franchise

Need a loan to buy a John Robert Powers School franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois needed money to invest in a John Robert Powers School franchise back in 2002. Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COLLEEN COLLINS ENTERPRISES LL
CHICAGO, IL 60603

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

611699 - Schools and Instruction

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$800,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $800,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $600,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a John Robert Powers School franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Chicago or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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