Albemarle, NC Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Hampton Inns Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Hampton Inns franchise? United Central Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Albemarle, North Carolina and are interested in buying a Hampton Inns franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2007 by United Central Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

HAMPTON INN
ALBEMARLE, NC 28001

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,778,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,778,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,187,490.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Hampton Inns franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 13 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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