Clearfield, PA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Comfort Inn Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Comfort Inn franchise? Comerica Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Comfort Inn franchise? If so, here's a 2001 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Comerica Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMFORT INN CLEARFIELD
CLEARFIELD, PA 16830

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This SBA bank loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7011 - Hotels and Motels

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,333,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,333,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Comfort Inn franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank 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.

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