Killeen, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Southwest Bank

Southwest Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Texas entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Southwest Bank, out of Fort Worth, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $189,000 to help grow their Killeen, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
KILLEEN, TX 76541

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHWEST BANK
3737 SW LOOP 820
FORT WORTH, TX 76133

This lender provides SBA bank 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.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$189,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $189,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $141,750.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Southwest Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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