Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Smoothie King health Food Store Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise? Metrobank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Metrobank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

CHRONICLE 49 CORP
HOUSTON, TX 77002

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help generate 3 new jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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