Compass Bank Gives Business Loan to Automotive Oil Change And Lubrication Shops Company

Looking to get a Texas small business loan? This Texas entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by an Alabama bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Cedar Hill, Texas, 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 Compass Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE AND LUBRICATION SHOPS
CEDAR HILL, TX 75137

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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

811191 - Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

Loan Approval Date

9/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,279,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,279,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $959,250.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $1,279,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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