Borrow Money to Buy a Curves For Women Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Curves For Women franchise? Howard Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Curves For Women franchise loans are available to Columbia, Maryland entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Howard Bank, based in Ellicott City, Maryland, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Curves For Women franchise in 2007. We've got all the details on this Maryland small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CURVES COLUMBIA EAST
COLUMBIA, MD 21045

SBA Loan Lender

HOWARD BANK
6011 UNIVERSITY BLVD, STE 370
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043

This commercial loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Howard Bank 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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