Holyoke, MA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Comerica Bank 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 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Comerica Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTERS, INC.
HOLYOKE, MA 01040

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
455 CAPITAL MALL, STE 115
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

This commercial 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.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$290,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $290,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $217,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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