Getting an SBA Loan for Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Looking for business loans for fitness and recreational sports centers? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $75,000 fitness and recreational sports centers loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with National Penn Bank, out of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Exeter, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES
EXETER, PA 18643

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
12 E BROAD ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7991 - Physical Fitness Facilities

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you want money for start up business? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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