Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Papa John's Pizza Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Papa John's Pizza franchise? Sovereign Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Peckville, Pennsylvania and are interested in buying a Papa John's Pizza franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Sovereign Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

TOJ, LLC
PECKVILLE, PA 18452

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Papa John's Pizza franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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