U.S. Bank National Association SBA Loan to Gasoline Service Stations Company

Looking to get a Texas small business loan? Here's one Texas business loan that was approved by the SBA.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Brazoria, Texas was able to borrow $332,000 from U.S. Bank National Association. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $249,000 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
BRAZORIA, TX 77422

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

Loan Approval Date

5/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$332,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $332,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $249,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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