Fort Worth, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from United Central Bank

United Central 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 growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with United Central Bank, out of Garland, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $605,000 to help grow their Fort Worth, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
FORT WORTH, TX 76112

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$605,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $605,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $453,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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