Houston, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Temecula Valley Bank. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Houston, TX 77095

SBA Loan Lender

TEMECULA VALLEY BANK
27710 JEFFERSON AVE, A-100
TEMECULA, CA 92590

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

6/1/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$675,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $675,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $506,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Temecula Valley 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:

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