Des Moines, IA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Snap Fitness Franchise

Need money to buy a Snap Fitness franchise? First American Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Des Moines, Iowa needed money to invest in a Snap Fitness franchise back in 2007. First American Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SNAP FITNESS
DES MOINES, IA 50321

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST AMERICAN BANK
1207 CENTRAL AVE
FORT DODGE, IA 50501

This lender issued this debt financing under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Snap Fitness franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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