How to Get a Loan for Limited-Service Restaurants

Looking for business loans for limited-service restaurants? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $150,000 limited-service restaurants loan was issued by a Texas bank.

Getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas was important for this small business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from The Frost National Bank, operating out of San Antonio, Texas. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
HOUSTON, TX 77098

SBA Loan Lender

THE FROST NATIONAL BANK
100 W HOUSTON ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/1/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. The Frost National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, The Frost National Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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