New Jersey Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Little Gym Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Little Gym franchise? Commerce Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Little Gym franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Commerce Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Old Bridge, New Jersey.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE LITTLE GYM
OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$460,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $460,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $345,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Little Gym franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 17 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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