Kentucky Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Howard Johnson Franchise

Need money to invest in a Howard Johnson franchise? Citizens Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Howard Johnson franchise loans are available to Florence, Kentucky entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Citizens Bank, based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Howard Johnson franchise in 2000. We've got all the details on this Kentucky small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS
FLORENCE, KY 41042

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
300 BROAD ST
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643

This SBA business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7011 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

4/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

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

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Howard Johnson franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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