SBA Loan from Metrobank Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

Metrobank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Houston, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Metrobank, based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
HOUSTON, TX 77057

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$230,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $230,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $172,500.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

If you need money to start business in Houston TX, you ought to talk with a local Houston SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Houston businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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