Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan
Small business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Innovative Bank, this Houston, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: MORTGAGE AND NONMORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS
HOUSTON, TX 77036
SBA Loan Lender
INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612
The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide commercial loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
522310 - Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers
Loan Approval Date
7/19/2007
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$20,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.
Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!
SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.
While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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