Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Doubledave's Pizzaworks Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Doubledave's Pizzaworks franchise? Amegy Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Doubledave's Pizzaworks franchise? If so, here's a 2005 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Amegy Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

DOUBLEDAVE'S PIZZAWORKS
HOUSTON, TX 77065

SBA Loan Lender

AMEGY BANK
4400 POST OAK PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77027

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$185,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $185,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $138,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Doubledave's Pizzaworks franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 27 new 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Amegy Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Amegy Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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