Raising Money for Computer and Software Stores

With these bank loans for computer and software stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This computer and software stores loan for $100,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Austin, Texas was able to borrow $100,000 from Wells Fargo Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $50,000 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES
AUSTIN, TX 78758

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 13 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 13 existing jobs.

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

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

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