Raising Money for Amusement and Recreation Industries

With these business loans for amusement and recreation industries, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This amusement and recreation industries loan for $143,800 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2005.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Denton, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Compass Bank, based in Fort Worth, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION INDUSTRIES
DENTON, TX 76201

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
8875 HWY 80 WEST
FORT WORTH, TX 76116

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713990 - Amusement and Recreation Industries

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$143,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $143,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,230.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

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.

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