Clearwater, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Maaco Auto Painting Center Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Maaco Auto Painting Center franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Clearwater, Florida and are interested in buying a Maaco Auto Painting Center franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2007 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

AFO, INC.
Clearwater, FL 33762

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

4/17/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$565,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $565,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $423,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Maaco Auto Painting Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Comerica 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!

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