Local Business Gets a Texas Business Loan
TexasBusiness loans are available to Texas business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.
This small business, 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 Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
HOUSTON, TX 77061
SBA Loan Lender
WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661
This lender provides SBA bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
NAICS Code
453998 - Store Retailers
Loan Approval Date
2/23/2007
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$103,500
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $103,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,975.
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 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.
While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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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