East Saint Louis, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Borrowing money 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.

Getting money to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2001, Cit Small Business Lending Corp issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Because Meineke Discount Muffler was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE DISCOUNT MUFFLER SHOP,
EAST SAINT LOUIS, IL 62201

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

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$191,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $191,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $143,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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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