Minnesota Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Fitness Together Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Fitness Together franchise? Merchants Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Lakeville, Minnesota needed money to invest in a Fitness Together franchise back in 2007. Merchants Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FITNESS TOGETHER EAGAN
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK
102 E THIRD ST
WINONA, MN 55987

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$148,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $148,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $111,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fitness Together franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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