Salisbury, NC Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Merle Norman Cosmetics Franchise

Need money to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise? Wachovia Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise? If so, here's a 2006 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Wachovia Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Salisbury, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

CHRISTOPHER JARRETT BROWN
Salisbury, NC 28146

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/6/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$71,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $71,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $35,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Merle Norman Cosmetics franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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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