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Georgia Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Gold's Gym Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Gold's Gym franchise? Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Gold's Gym franchise loans are available to Cartersville, Georgia entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc., based in Roseville, California, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Gold's Gym franchise in 2004. We've got all the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

GOLD'S GYM
CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$354,100

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $354,100 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $265,575.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Gold's Gym franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 25 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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