Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Need money to purchase a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Business Loan Center, LLC has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Business Loan Center, LLC was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE DISCOUNT MUFFLERS
HARRISBURG, PA 17109

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
3900 WESTERRE PARKWAY, SUITE
RICHMOND, VA 23233

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.

SIC Code

7533 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$465,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $465,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $348,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Business Loan Center, LLC so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

Meineke Car Care Centers

Role of Business Plan When Raising Money

SBA 7A Banks for Richmond, Virginia Loans

Virginia SBA 7A Lenders