Houston, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Washington Mutual Bank

Washington Mutual Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Washington Mutual Bank, operating out of Henderson, Nevada. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS WHOLESALERS
HOUSTON, TX 77036

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421990 - Durable Goods Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,900.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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:

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