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Loan to Buy Smoothie King health Food Store Franchise Issued By Compass Bank

Need money to invest in a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise? Compass Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2000, Compass Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Smoothie King health Food Store was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SMOOTHIE KING/MAGGIE MOO'S
HOUSTON, TX 77057

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$270,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $270,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $202,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 14 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Compass Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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