Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Need money to invest in a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Houston, Texas needed money to invest in a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise back in 2003. Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77365

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1900 W LOOP SOUTH
HOUSTON, TX 77027

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

5/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$515,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $515,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $386,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Comerica Bank 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.

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