Washington Mutual Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Curves For Women Franchise

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

Getting money to buy a Curves For Women franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2006, Washington Mutual Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Chicago, Illinois. Because Curves For Women was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

CURVES FOR WOMEN
CHICAGO, IL 60612

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

This bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Washington Mutual Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Washington Mutual Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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