Fairhaven (town Of), MA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Blockbuster Video Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Blockbuster Video franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Blockbuster Video franchise? If so, here's a 2006 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Banco Popular North America was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Fairhaven (town Of), Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

BLOCKBUSTER
FAIRHAVEN (TOWN OF), MA 02745

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

532230 - Video Tape and Disc Rental

Loan Approval Date

3/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $993,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Blockbuster Video franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $1,325,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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