Firm Gets a Texas SBA Loan

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

This business, based in El Paso, 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 Bank Of The West. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DENTISTS
EL PASO, TX 79922

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
500 N MESA ST
EL PASO, TX 79901

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8021 - Offices and Clinics of Dentists

NAICS Code

621210 - Dentists

Loan Approval Date

4/19/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,750.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the funding would help create 9 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of The West and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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