Port Orange, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Tuffy Muffler Center Franchise

Need money to purchase a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise? Banco Popular has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Port Orange, Florida needed money to invest in a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise back in 2002. Banco Popular issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTER
PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR
8523 COMMODITY CIR
ORLANDO, FL 32819

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

4/1/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$202,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $202,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $151,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Tuffy Muffler Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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