SBA Loan from First National Bank Helps Retail Bakeries Company

First National 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 knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Eagle Pass, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was First National Bank, based in Eagle Pass, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK
275 S BIBB ST
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$440,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $440,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $330,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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