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Woodforest National Bank SBA Franchise Loans

 

 
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Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Athlete's Foot Franchise

Need money to buy an Athlete's Foot franchise? Woodforest National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Houston, Texas and are interested in buying an Athlete's Foot franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by Woodforest National Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE ODOM GROUP INC
HOUSTON, TX 77096

SBA Loan Lender

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
13301 EAST FRWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,990.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Athlete's Foot franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 49 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Houston TX, you ought to talk with a local Houston SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Houston businesses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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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