Austin, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Business 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.
This company, based in Austin, 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 The Frost National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT ARCADES
AUSTIN, TX 78753
SBA Loan Lender
THE FROST NATIONAL BANK
100 W HOUSTON ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
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
713120 - Amusement Arcades
Loan Approval Date
1/28/2005
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$200,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.
We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Austin or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.
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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