Austin, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Greater Bay Bank
Greater Bay Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.
This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Austin, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Greater Bay Bank, based in Palo Alto, California.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: VETERINARY SERVICES
AUSTIN, TX 78731
SBA Loan Lender
GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
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
541940 - Veterinary Services
Loan Approval Date
12/7/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$485,900
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $485,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $364,425.
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 14 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.
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