Business Loan from Southwest Bank Given to Used Merchandise Stores Company

Southwest Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Southwest Bank, out of Fort Worth, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Houston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77027

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHWEST BANK
3737 SW LOOP 820
FORT WORTH, TX 76133

This lender provides SBA commercial 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.

SIC Code

5932 - Used Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Southwest Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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