National City Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy General Nutrition Center Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a General Nutrition Center franchise? National City Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a General Nutrition Center franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. National City Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

CONNER ENTERPRISES INC
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

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

446199 - Health and Personal Care Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$159,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $159,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $119,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a General Nutrition Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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!

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