Huntsville, AL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Pearle Vision Center Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Pearle Vision Center franchise? Regions Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Huntsville, Alabama and are interested in buying a Pearle Vision Center franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Regions Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

PEARLE VISION
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6637 ROSWELL RD
ATLANTA, GA 30328

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

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Pearle Vision Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Regions 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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