Texas Bank Loan Issued to Convenience Stores Company

Small business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Alice, Texas, 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 Amer Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
ALICE, TX 78332

SBA Loan Lender

AMER BANK
711 N CARANCAHUA
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Amer Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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