Loan to Buy Pro Golf Franchise Issued By Commerce Bank

Borrowing money to purchase a Pro Golf franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Pro Golf franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2007, Commerce Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Opelika, Alabama. Because Pro Golf was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Alabama small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

PRO GOLF DISCOUNT
Opelika, AL 36801

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
1 ROYAL RD
FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$296,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $296,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $222,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Pro Golf franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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