Virginia Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Fitness Together Franchise

Need money to buy a Fitness Together franchise? Suntrust Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Fitness Together franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2004, Suntrust Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Richmond, Virginia. Because Fitness Together was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Virginia small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SPM FITNESS, INC.
Richmond, VA 23227

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
1001 SEMMES AVE, RVW 4323
RICHMOND, VA 23224

This debt financing was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

812990 - Personal Services

Loan Approval Date

12/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Fitness Together franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 $40,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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