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Loan to Buy Smoothie Factory Franchise Issued By Sterling Bank

Borrowing money to invest in a Smoothie Factory franchise? Sterling Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Smoothie Factory franchise loans are available to Houston, 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 Smoothie Factory franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SMOOTHIE FACTORY
HOUSTON, TX 77006

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
13300 ALMEDA RD
HOUSTON, TX 77045

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

2/27/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$86,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $86,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $73,525.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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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