How to Get a Loan for Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

With these commercial loans for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This coin-operated laundries and drycleaners loan for $325,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2006.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Houston, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Sterling Bank, based in Humble, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS
HOUSTON, TX 77014

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
8450 FM 1960 BY-PASS RD WEST
HUMBLE, TX 77338

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 22 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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