Raising Money for Engineering Services

Looking for business loans for engineering services? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $300,000 engineering services loan was issued by a Texas bank.

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 2005. The lending bank was Sterling Bank, based in Humble, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ENGINEERING SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX 77060

SBA Loan Lender

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

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This loan for a small business was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541330 - Engineering Services

Loan Approval Date

4/20/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $270,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

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.

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.

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