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Loan to Buy Camille's Sidewalk Cafe Franchise Issued By United Central Bank

Need money to buy a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe franchise? United Central Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2005, United Central Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Camille's Sidewalk Cafe was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

CAMILLE'S SIDEWALK CAFE'
HOUSTON, TX 77005

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$190,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $190,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $142,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Camille's Sidewalk Cafe franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the borrowed money would help create 4 new jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. United Central Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, United Central Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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