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Oklahoma Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Little Gym Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Little Gym franchise? Cit Small Business Lending Corp has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Little Gym franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2006, Cit Small Business Lending Corp issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Because Little Gym was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Oklahoma small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE LITTLE GYM OF SOUTH OKLAHO
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73139

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$187,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $187,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $140,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Little Gym franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Cit Small Business Lending Corp that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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