Washington Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise? Community W. Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2004, Community W. Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Vancouver, Washington. Because Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Washington small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

AUNTIE ANNE'S SOFT PRETZELS
VANCOUVER, WA 98662

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/10/2004

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 a new business. This loan was used to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 Community W. Bank 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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