South Carolina Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Cit Small Business Lending Corp has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Cit Small Business Lending Corp was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Columbia, South Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE
COLUMBIA, SC 29221

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

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

811198 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

5/29/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$760,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $760,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $570,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 5 new jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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