Growing Company Gets a Texas Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to Wells Fargo Bank, this Houston, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77070

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$169,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $169,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,350.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Wells Fargo Bank 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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