Loan to Buy Smoothie King health Food Store Franchise Issued By Banco Popular North America

Borrowing money to invest in a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Smoothie King health Food Store franchise is doable. In 2003, Banco Popular North America issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas. Because Smoothie King health Food Store was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Texas small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SMOOTHIE KING
HOUSTON, TX 77056

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/27/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,000.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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