Benson, Arizona Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Bank loans in Arizona are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Arizona bank loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Benson, Arizona, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Comerica Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ALUMINUM FOUNDRIES
BENSON, AZ 85602

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

331524 - Aluminum Foundries

Loan Approval Date

1/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$560,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $560,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $420,000.

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 37 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 45 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Comerica Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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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