United Central Bank Gives Business Loan to General Automotive Repair Company

Small business loans in Texas are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
HOUSTON, TX 77081

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$194,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $194,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $145,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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

This SBA loan was for $194,000. How would you spend $194,000 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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