Business Loan from Sterling Bank Given to Car Washes Company

Sterling Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Sterling Bank, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $970,000 to help grow their College Station, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
2550 N LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77092

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.

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$970,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $970,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $727,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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