First Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Sports Clips Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Sports Clips franchise? First Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Sports Clips franchise loans are available to Houston, Texas entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, First Bank, based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Sports Clips franchise in 2007. We've got all the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SPORT CLIPS
HOUSTON, TX 77004

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
11901 OLIVE BLVD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812111 - Barber Shops

Loan Approval Date

3/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$173,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $173,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $129,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Sports Clips franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the borrowed money would help create 1 new job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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