South Carolina Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise

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

Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise loans are available to Spartanburg, South Carolina entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Branch Bank & Trust, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise in 2006. We've got all the details on this South Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CYNTHIA D. FORRESTER COSMETICS, LLC
Spartanburg, SC 29301

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

This lender provides SBA debt financing 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.

NAICS Code

446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$148,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $148,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $125,800.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Branch Bank & Trust 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.

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