SBA Loan from Innovative Bank Helps Taxi Service Company

Innovative Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $5,000 to help grow their Houston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TAXI SERVICE
HOUSTON, TX 77095

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide bank loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

485310 - Taxi Service

Loan Approval Date

2/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Innovative Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Innovative Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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