Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Howard Johnson Franchise
Borrowing money to invest in a Howard Johnson franchise? Wilshire State Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
If you live near Denton, Texas and are interested in buying a Howard Johnson franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by Wilshire State Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.
SBA Loan Borrower
HOWARD JOHNSON
DENTON, TX 76207
SBA Loan Lender
WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
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
721110 - Hotels and Motels
Loan Approval Date
9/2/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$400,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Howard Johnson franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $400,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
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