Growing Company Gets a Texas Business 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 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 Innovative Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TIRE RETREADING
HOUSTON, TX 77036

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

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

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

326212 - Tire Retreading

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2005

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Innovative Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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.

Related Links:

Obtaining Funding - How to Decide How Much to Raise

SBA Participating Banks in Oakland, California

SBA California Lenders