Galveston, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Comerica Bank, out of Dallas, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $1,977,000 to help grow their Galveston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Galveston, TX 77550

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,977,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,977,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,482,750.

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 19 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 19 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Comerica Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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