Borrow Money to Buy a Howard Johnson Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Howard Johnson franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Reseda, California and are interested in buying a Howard Johnson franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2001 by Comerica Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN
RESEDA, CA 91335

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

7/19/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $997,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Howard Johnson franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 18 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $1,330,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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