Houston, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Compass Bank

Compass Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Texas entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas was able to borrow $25,000 from Compass Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOUNDATION, STRUCTURE, AND BUILDING EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS
HOUSTON, TX 77018

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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

238190 - Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Loan Approval Date

5/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This SBA loan was for $25,000. How would you spend $25,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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