Local Business Gets a Texas Business Loan

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

This business, based in Houston, Texas, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Independence Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
HOUSTON, TX 77061

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
13100 NORTHWEST FRWY, STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77040

This loan for a small business was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

6/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,750.

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 22 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $225,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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