Growing Company Gets a Texas Small Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to Comerica 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: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS
HOUSTON, TX 77041

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

5/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$420,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $420,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $315,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help create 1 new job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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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