Kingsville, MD Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Friendly's Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Friendly's franchise? Pnc Bank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Kingsville, Maryland and are interested in buying a Friendly's franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2002 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

FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANTS
KINGSVILLE, MD 21087

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,990.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Friendly's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 250 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 250 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Pnc Bank, National Association and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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