Florida Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Amerispec Franchise

Need a loan to purchase an Amerispec franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Tampa, Florida and are interested in buying an Amerispec franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2005 by Banco Popular North America. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

WEST SHORE INSPECTIONS, INC.
TAMPA, FL 33647

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

541350 - Building Inspection Services

Loan Approval Date

8/10/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$352,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $352,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $264,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Amerispec franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Banco Popular North America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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