San Rafael, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Grow Biz International Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Grow Biz International franchise? Community W. Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Grow Biz International franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2000, Community W. Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in San Rafael, California. Because Grow Biz International was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

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.

SIC Code

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Grow Biz International franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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.

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