United Community Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Smoothie King health Food Store Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise? United Community Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise shouldn't be too tough. In 2002, United Community Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Dallas, Texas. Because Smoothie King health Food Store was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE SMOOTHIE FACTORY
DALLAS, TX 75024

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK
2100 FM 407
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX 75077

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

446191 - Food Supplement Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/23/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into United Community Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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