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Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Meineke Discount Muffler Franchise

Need money to purchase a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise? Cit Small Business Lending Corp has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2004, Cit Small Business Lending Corp issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Meineke Discount Muffler was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

MEINEKE CAR CARE CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77080

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

This lender provides SBA guaranteed bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$230,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $230,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $172,950.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Meineke Discount Muffler franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help generate 5 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start business in Houston TX, you ought to talk with a local Houston SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Houston businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $230,600 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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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