Loan to Buy Medicine Shoppe Franchise Issued By First Tennessee Bank

Borrowing money to buy a Medicine Shoppe franchise? First Tennessee Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Medicine Shoppe franchise loans are available to Cleveland, Tennessee entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, First Tennessee Bank, based in Cleveland, Tennessee, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Medicine Shoppe franchise in 2000. We've got all the details on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE MEDICINE SHOPPE
CLEVELAND, TN 37312

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK
775 RAIDER DR
CLEVELAND, TN 37312

This lender issued this commercial loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores

NAICS Code

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Medicine Shoppe franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Tennessee Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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