Texas Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Econo Lodge Motel Franchise

Need money to invest in an Econo Lodge Motel franchise? Texas First Bank Santa Fe has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Three Rivers, Texas needed money to invest in an Econo Lodge Motel franchise back in 2005. Texas First Bank Santa Fe issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

ECONO LODGE
THREE RIVERS, TX 78071

SBA Loan Lender

TEXAS FIRST BANK SANTA FE
12402 HWY 6
SANTA FE, TX 77510

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

5/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$736,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $736,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $552,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Econo Lodge Motel franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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