Maryland Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Curves For Women Franchise

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

If you live near Columbia, Maryland and are interested in buying a Curves For Women franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Commerce Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

CURVES
COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$475,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $475,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $356,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help create 2 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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