Orwell, OH Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Curves For Women Franchise

Need money to invest in a Curves For Women franchise? The Huntington National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Orwell, Ohio needed money to invest in a Curves For Women franchise back in 2005. The Huntington National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CURVES
ORWELL, OH 44076

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
519 MADISON AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43604

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

5/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $46,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Curves For Women franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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