Tampa, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Tuffy Muffler Center Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise? California Bank & Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise? If so, here's a 2002 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. California Bank & Trust was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Tampa, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

TUFFY AUTOMOTIVE
TAMPA, FL 33634

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

This lender provides SBA loan for small businesses as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811118 - Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

7/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into California Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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