Athens, Texas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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 business, based in Athens, 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 Comerica Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
ATHENS, TX 75751

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
8828 STEMMONS FRWY
DALLAS, TX 75247

At the time this loan was granted, the lender was part of the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program was created to ensure rapid service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,283,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,283,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $962,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Comerica Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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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