California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Midas Muffler Shop Franchise

Need money to purchase a Midas Muffler Shop franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Midas Muffler Shop franchise? If so, here's a 2006 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Banco Popular North America was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

MIDAS
LOS ANGELES, CA 91607

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

2/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$578,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $578,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $433,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Midas Muffler Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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

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.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Banco Popular North America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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