Arkansas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Travelodge Franchise

Need money to invest in a Travelodge franchise? Community First Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Travelodge franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Community First Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

SBA Loan Borrower

TRAVELODGE
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR 72632

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY FIRST BANK
200 E RIDGE
HARRISON, AR 72601

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

3/11/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Travelodge franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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