Local Business Gets a Texas Small Business Loan

Business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Fort Worth, Texas by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2004. Banks like Riverbend Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
FORT WORTH, TX 76112

SBA Loan Lender

RIVERBEND BANK
2000 HANDLEY EDERVILLE RD
FORT WORTH, TX 76118

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

9/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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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