Portland, OR Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Curves For Women Franchise

Need money to invest in a Curves For Women franchise? California Bank & Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Curves For Women franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2006, California Bank & Trust issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Portland, Oregon. Because Curves For Women was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Oregon small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

HAWTHORNE CURVES
PORTLAND, OR 97124

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like California Bank & Trust and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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