Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Shapexpress Franchise

Need a loan to buy a Shapexpress franchise? United Central Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Shapexpress franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2005, United Central Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Shapexpress was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SHAPEXPRESS
HOUSTON, TX 77005

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Shapexpress franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like United Central Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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