Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy New York Pizzeria Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a New York Pizzeria franchise? Metrobank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

Z & D LLC
HOUSTON, TX 77065

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a New York Pizzeria franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 8 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Metrobank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Metrobank 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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