Pnc Bank, National Association Provides SBA Loan to Buy Bally Total Fitness Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Bally Total Fitness franchise? Pnc Bank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Jacksonville, Florida and are interested in buying a Bally Total Fitness franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2006 by Pnc Bank, National Association. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

BALLY TOTAL FITNESS
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
249 FIFTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/2/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$960,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $960,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $720,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Bally Total Fitness franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 24 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

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

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 emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Pnc Bank, National Association 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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