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Loan to Buy Play It Again Sports retail Sports Franchise Issued By Choice Financial Group

Need money to buy a Play It Again Sports retail Sports franchise? Choice Financial Group has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Grand Forks, North Dakota needed money to invest in a Play It Again Sports retail Sports franchise back in 2004. Choice Financial Group issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this North Dakota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS
GRAND FORKS, ND 58201

SBA Loan Lender

CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP
645 HILL AVE
GRAFTON, ND 58237

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Play It Again Sports retail Sports franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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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