Growing Company Gets a Texas Small Business Loan

Searching for a Texas bank loan? This Texas entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to First International Bank, this La Porte, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
LA PORTE, TX 77571

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK
1912 AVE K, STE 100
PLANO, TX 75074

This lender processed this bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$365,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $365,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $182,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First International Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First International Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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