First United Bank & Trust Provides SBA Loan to Buy Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise? First United Bank & Trust has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Hugo, Oklahoma needed money to invest in a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise back in 2001. First United Bank & Trust issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Oklahoma small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS
HUGO, OK 74743

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST UNITED BANK & TRUST
801 E JACKSON ST
HUGO, OK 74743

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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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