Entrepreneur Works With Birmingham, Alabama Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Birmingham, Alabama bank about a small business loan? Here's one Texas business loan, issued by a Birmingham bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Compass Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Austin, Texas. They got an SBA loan for $438,300. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
AUSTIN, TX 78701

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541310 - Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

12/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$438,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $438,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $328,725.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 15 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $438,300 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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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