Loan to Buy Tropical Smoothie Franchise Issued By Bank Of America

Borrowing money to invest in a Tropical Smoothie franchise? Bank Of America 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 2003, Bank Of America issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Vancouver, Washington. Because Tropical Smoothie was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Washington small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE TS 0239
VANCOUVER, WA 98684

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

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

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

2/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$142,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $142,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $121,125.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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