Arlington, Texas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

SBA loans in Texas are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Texas SBA loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to First Financial Bank, this Arlington, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BROILER, FRYER, AND ROASTER CHICKENS
ARLINGTON, TX 76013

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINANCIAL BANK
1602 E STARR, STE 104
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961

This loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0251 - Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chickens

NAICS Code

112320 - Broilers and Meat Type

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,005,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,005,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $753,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

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