Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Smoothie Factory Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Smoothie Factory franchise? Jpmorgan Chase Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Smoothie Factory franchise loans are available to Austin, Texas entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Jpmorgan Chase Bank, based in Houston, Texas, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Smoothie Factory franchise in 2003. We've got all the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SMOOTHIE FACTORY #132
AUSTIN, TX 78758

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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