Entrepreneur Works With Houston, Texas Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Houston, Texas business loan can be yours. Learn how one firm got a $200,000 business loan from this Texas bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Prosperity Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Texas entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77066

SBA Loan Lender

PROSPERITY BANK
9150 FM 1960
HOUSTON, TX 77070

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This loan for a small business was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

8/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Prosperity Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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