Houston, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative 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 knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Houston, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S, AND INFANTS' CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES WHOLESALERS
HOUSTON, TX 77036

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 commercial loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422330 - Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

12/30/2003

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 an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Innovative 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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