Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

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

This company, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOORING CONTRACTORS
HOUSTON, TX 77093

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238330 - Flooring Contractors

Loan Approval Date

10/13/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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 $15,000 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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