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Alpharetta, GA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels Franchise

Need money to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise? Community W. Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Alpharetta, Georgia needed money to invest in an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise back in 2005. Community W. Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

AUNTIE ANNE'S
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

This lender provides SBA small business 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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/8/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$670,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $670,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $502,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Auntie Ann's soft Pretzels franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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