Ronkonkoma, NY Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Tropical Smoothie Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Hsbc Bank Usa has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2007, Hsbc Bank Usa issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Ronkonkoma, New York. Because Tropical Smoothie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this New York small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SBOOTHIE INC
RONKONKOMA, NY 11779

SBA Loan Lender

HSBC BANK USA
ONE HSBC CTR
BUFFALO, NY 14203

The lender provided this bank 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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$73,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $73,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Tropical Smoothie franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 16 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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!

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