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Td Banknorth Provides SBA Loan to Buy Hobbytown Usa Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Hobbytown Usa franchise? Td Banknorth has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Plaistow, New Hampshire and are interested in buying a Hobbytown Usa franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Td Banknorth. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

HI-LIFE HOBBIES, LLC
PLAISTOW, NH 03865

SBA Loan Lender

TD BANKNORTH
1 PORTLAND SQ
PORTLAND, ME 04101

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Hobbytown Usa franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Td Banknorth that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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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