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Fillmore, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Best Western Inn Franchise

Need money to invest in a Best Western 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 Best Western 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 Fillmore, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

BEST WESTERN LA POSADA MOTEL
FILLMORE, CA 93015

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$179,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $179,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $134,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Best Western Inn franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $179,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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