Mcallen, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Petland Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Petland franchise? Bank Of The West has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Petland franchise is doable. In 2001, Bank Of The West issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Mcallen, Texas. Because Petland was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

AMAZING PETS, INC.
MCALLEN, TX 78504

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$379,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $379,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $284,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Petland franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of The West had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of The West 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.

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