Wachovia Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Edible Arrangements Franchise

Borrowing money to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise? Wachovia Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Wachovia Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Mccala, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

KMB & B, INC.
McCala, AL 35111

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
301 S COLLEGE ST MAIN LOBBY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

11/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$112,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $112,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $56,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Edible Arrangements franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Wachovia Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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