Firm Gets a Texas SBA Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas was a top priority for this small company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Capital One. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PLUMBING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALER
HOUSTON, TX 77064

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

423720 - Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesaler

Loan Approval Date

3/10/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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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