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Loan to Buy Planet Beach Franchise Issued By Sterling Bank

Need a loan to buy a Planet Beach franchise? Sterling Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Planet Beach franchise loans are available to College Station, Texas entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Sterling Bank, based in Houston, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Planet Beach franchise in 2000. We've got all the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

PLANET BEACH TAMNING SALON
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77840

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
855 FM 1960 WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77090

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7299 - Personal Services

Loan Approval Date

1/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$76,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $76,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Planet Beach franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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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