Borrow Money to Buy an Athlete's Foot Franchise

Borrowing money to buy an Athlete's Foot franchise? Wachovia Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an Athlete's Foot franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Wachovia Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Jacksonville, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE ATHLETES FOOT
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
420 N 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

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

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$206,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $206,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $154,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Athlete's Foot franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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