Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Sears Catalog Store Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Sears Catalog Store franchise? International Bank Of Commerce has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Sears Catalog Store franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. International Bank Of Commerce was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Eagle Pass, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

SEARS
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

SBA Loan Lender

INTERNATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
2395 E MAIN ST
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide small business loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

443111 - Household Appliance Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/11/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$725,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $725,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $543,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sears Catalog Store franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $725,000. How would you spend $725,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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