Loan to Buy Church's Fried Chicken Franchise Issued By Sterling Bank

Borrowing money to purchase a Church's Fried Chicken franchise? Sterling Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Church's Fried Chicken franchise? If so, here's a 2007 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Sterling Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Terrell, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

A & B FOOD MART AND CHURCH'S C
TERRELL, TX 75160

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
2550 N LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77092

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,632,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,632,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,224,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Church's Fried Chicken franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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