Central Progressive Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Golf Etc. Franchise

Need money to invest in a Golf Etc. franchise? Central Progressive Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Golf Etc. franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Central Progressive Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Slidell, Louisiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

GOLF ETC OF STIDELL
SLIDELL, LA 70459

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL PROGRESSIVE BANK
3916 HWY 22
MANDEVILLE, LA 70471

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

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

10/16/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Golf Etc. franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $120,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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