Massapequa, NY Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Hollywood Tans Franchise

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

Want to borrow money to buy a Hollywood Tans franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Commerce Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Massapequa, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

H.T.TANS OF MASSAPEQUA
MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

812199 - Personal Care Services

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Hollywood Tans franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower 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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Commerce Bank 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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