Corpus Christi, Texas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan
TexasBusiness loans are available to Texas business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.
This company, based in Corpus Christi, 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 Innovative Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: INFORMATION SERVICES
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408
SBA Loan Lender
INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This small business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
514199 - Information Services
Loan Approval Date
2/17/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$10,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.
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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
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.
If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Innovative 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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