California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Econo Lodge Motel Franchise

Need a loan to invest in an Econo Lodge Motel franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy an Econo Lodge Motel franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2000, Comerica Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in San Diego, California. Because Econo Lodge Motel was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ECONO LODGE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92113

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7011 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$820,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $820,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $615,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Econo Lodge Motel franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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