Comerica Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Beef O'Brady's Franchise

Need money to buy a Beef O'Brady's franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Beef O'Brady's franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Comerica Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Lexington, Kentucky.

SBA Loan Borrower

BEEF O'BRADY'S
LEXINGTON, KY 40513

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$430,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $430,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $322,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Beef O'Brady's franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 27 new jobs and retain 30 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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