Richmond, VA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Gymboree Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Gymboree franchise? Cit Small Business Lending Corp has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Gymboree franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Cit Small Business Lending Corp was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Richmond, Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

GYMBOREE
RICHMOND, VA 23225

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$107,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $107,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,950.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Gymboree franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the funding would help generate 4 new jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

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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