Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, 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 Wells Fargo Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONICS STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77092

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

443112 - Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$374,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $374,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $280,800.

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 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $374,400 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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