Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Petland Franchise

Need money to buy a Petland franchise? Citicapital Small Business Finance has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Petland franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2001, Citicapital Small Business Finance issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Southlake, Texas. Because Petland was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

PETLAND SOUTHLAKE
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092

SBA Loan Lender

CITICAPITAL SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE
250 E CARPENTER FRWY, STE 115
IRVING, TX 75062

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

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$495,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $495,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $371,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Petland franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 $495,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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