Texas Bank Loan Issued to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Looking to get a Texas business loan? This Texas entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small 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 Sterling Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
HOUSTON, TX 77005

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
2550 N LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77092

This lender provides SBA small 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

4/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$405,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $405,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $303,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Sterling Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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