Houston, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sterling Bank

Sterling Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Houston, Texas was able to borrow $50,000 from Sterling Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $40,000 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77069

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
5757 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77007

This lender issued this particular loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/16/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Sterling Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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