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Sterling Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise

Need money to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise? Sterling Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Friendswood, Texas needed money to invest in a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise back in 2003. Sterling Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERLE NORMAN STUDIO COSMETICS
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
13300 ALMEDA RD
HOUSTON, TX 77045

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$112,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $112,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $95,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Sterling Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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