Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Small business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by an Alabama bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Compass Bank, 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: COSMETICS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, AND PERFUME STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77098

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446120 - Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$171,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $171,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $128,625.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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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