Loan to Buy Grow Biz International Franchise Issued By Compass Bank

Need a loan to purchase a Grow Biz International franchise? Compass Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Grow Biz International franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2000, Compass Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Carrollton, Texas. Because Grow Biz International was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

ONCE UPON A CHILD
CARROLLTON, TX 75006

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$416,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $416,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $312,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Grow Biz International franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Carrollton or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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