Compass Bank SBA Loan to Gasoline Service Stations Company

Searching for a Texas SBA loan? Here's one Texas business loan that was approved by the SBA.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Compass Bank, out of Birmingham, Alabama. The loan was granted and they received $904,000 to help grow their Houston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
HOUSTON, TX 77401

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$904,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $904,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $678,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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