Birmingham, Alabama Lender Lends Money to Clothing Stores Company

A Birmingham, Alabama SBA loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $534,000 business loan from this Alabama bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Compass Bank 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: CLOTHING STORES
Austin, TX 78702

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$534,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $534,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $400,500.

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 30 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 30 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Compass Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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