California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Travelodge Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Travelodge franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Travelodge franchise loans are available to Long Beach, California entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Travelodge franchise in 2001. We've got all the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FANDR ENTERPRISES & ASSOCIATES
LONG BEACH, CA 90815

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$320,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $320,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $240,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Travelodge 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.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This SBA loan was for $320,000. How would you spend $320,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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