Loan to Buy Tropical Smoothie Franchise Issued By Hancock Bank

Borrowing money to purchase a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Hancock Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2003, Hancock Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Because Tropical Smoothie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Louisiana small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70818

SBA Loan Lender

HANCOCK BANK
2510 14TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/10/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Hancock Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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