Austin, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise
Borrowing money to invest in a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise? Franklin Bank S.S.B. has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
Getting money to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise requires some effort but others before you have been successful. In 2000, Franklin Bank S.S.B. issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Austin, Texas. Because Merle Norman Cosmetics was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.
SBA Loan Borrower
MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS #384115
AUSTIN, TX 78756
SBA Loan Lender
FRANKLIN BANK S.S.B.
9800 RICHMOND AVE, STE 680
HOUSTON, TX 77046
This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
5912 - Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores
NAICS Code
446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores
Loan Approval Date
11/14/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$99,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $99,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $79,200.
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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.
Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.
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