Altamonte Springs, FL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Tropical Smoothie Franchise

Need money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Washington Mutual Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2006, Washington Mutual Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Because Tropical Smoothie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Florida small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

This small business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Washington Mutual Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Washington Mutual Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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