Portsmouth, NH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Sylvan Learning Center Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Sylvan Learning Center franchise? Td Banknorth has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Sylvan Learning Center franchise is doable. In 2006, Td Banknorth issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Because Sylvan Learning Center was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this New Hampshire small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

LEARNING TOOLS, INC.
Portsmouth, NH 03801

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

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

611710 - Educational Support Services

Loan Approval Date

6/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$380,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $380,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $285,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sylvan Learning Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 35 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 35 existing jobs.

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

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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