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Loan to Buy Waffle House Franchise Issued By Woodforest National Bank

Need money to invest in a Waffle House franchise? Woodforest National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Austin, Texas needed money to invest in a Waffle House franchise back in 2004. Woodforest National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

WAFFLE HOUSE
AUSTIN, TX 78704

SBA Loan Lender

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
13301 EAST FRWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015

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.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$142,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $142,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Waffle House franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 57 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a business in Austin TX, you ought to talk with a local Austin SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Austin businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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