Albuquerque, New Mexico Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Want a New Mexico business loan? This New Mexico entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a New Mexico bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First Community Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this New Mexico small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
120 W PLAZA
TAOS, NM 87571

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

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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 $110,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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