Company Gets a Texas Business Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Amarillo, Texas by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2004. Banks like Firstbank Southwest may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
AMARILLO, TX 79121

SBA Loan Lender

FIRSTBANK SOUTHWEST
4241 W 45TH ST
AMARILLO, TX 79109

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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. Firstbank Southwest had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Firstbank Southwest 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:

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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