Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Remax Franchise

Need money to buy a Remax franchise? Compass Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Houston, Texas needed money to invest in a Remax franchise back in 2000. Compass Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

REMAX SHOWCASE PROPERTIES-NORT
HOUSTON, TX 77730

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.

SIC Code

6531 - Real Estate Agents and Managers

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$96,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $96,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $76,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Remax franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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

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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