First Peoples Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Pinch-A-Penny Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Pinch-A-Penny franchise? First Peoples Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Pinch-A-Penny franchise loans are available to North Palm Beach, Florida entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, First Peoples Bank, based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Pinch-A-Penny franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PINCH A PENNY
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST PEOPLES BANK
1301 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/1/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$340,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $340,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $255,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Pinch-A-Penny franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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