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Loan to Buy Lemstone Books Franchise Issued By Woodforest National Bank

Need money to purchase a Lemstone Books franchise? Woodforest National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Lemstone Books franchise is doable. In 2005, Woodforest National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Huffman, Texas. Because Lemstone Books was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

LEMSTONE CHRISTIAN STORES
HUFFMAN, TX 77336

SBA Loan Lender

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
13301 EAST FRWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires 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

451211 - Book Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/8/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Lemstone Books franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $150,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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