The Woodlands, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy It's A Grind Coffee Franchise

Borrowing money to buy an It's A Grind Coffee franchise? Woodforest National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an It's A Grind Coffee franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Woodforest National Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in The Woodlands, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

IT'S A GRIND
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77382

SBA Loan Lender

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
13301 EAST FRWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

6/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $131,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an It's A Grind Coffee franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 14 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $175,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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