Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Texas are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRANSIT AND GROUND PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
HOUSTON, TX 77057

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

485999 - Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

Loan Approval Date

5/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 40 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 50 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Houston or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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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