Innovative Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Clothing Stores Company
TexasBusiness loans are available to Texas business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.
By giving the right information to Innovative Bank, this Houston, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: CLOTHING STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77085
SBA Loan Lender
INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612
This lender issued this loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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.
NAICS Code
448190 - Clothing Stores
Loan Approval Date
9/2/2005
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$5,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.
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 indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.
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 Innovative 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!
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