Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Long John Silver's Franchise
Borrowing money to purchase a Long John Silver's franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
An entrepreneur in Galveston, Texas needed money to invest in a Long John Silver's franchise back in 2003. Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
LONG JOHN SILVER'S
GALVESTON, TX 77551
SBA Loan Lender
BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019
This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants
Loan Approval Date
9/17/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$216,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $216,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $162,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Long John Silver's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.
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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