Entrepreneur Works With Houston, Texas Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Houston, Texas small business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $440,000 business loan from this Texas bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Franklin Bank S.S.B. made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Texas entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
AUSTIN, TX 78750

SBA Loan Lender

FRANKLIN BANK S.S.B.
9800 RICHMOND AVE, STE 680
HOUSTON, TX 77046

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

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

2/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$440,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $440,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $330,000.

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 application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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