Metrobank Gives Business Loan to Clothing Stores Company

Small business loans in Texas are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Metrobank, this Houston, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant 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 77072

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

This lender processed this SBA bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 2 new jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Houston or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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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