Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Manufacturers & Traders Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and are interested in buying a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 by Manufacturers & Traders Trust. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE DISCOUNT MUFFLERS
HARRISBURG, PA 17111

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
4925 MAIN ST
AMHERST, NY 14226

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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