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

Prosperity 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 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Prosperity Bank, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Houston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, UPHOLSTERED
HOUSTON, TX 77074

SBA Loan Lender

PROSPERITY BANK
2500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77042

This loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2512 - Wood Household Furniture, Upholstered

NAICS Code

337121 - Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 30 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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