New York Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Curves For Women Franchise

Need money to purchase a Curves For Women franchise? Community National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Curves For Women franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2006, Community National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Selden, New York. Because Curves For Women was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this New York small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

CURVES OF CENTERREACH
SELDEN, NY 11784

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK
200 MIDDLE NECK RD
GREAT NECK, NY 11021

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

8/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $131,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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