Laredo, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Small business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Laredo, Texas by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2005. Banks like Commerce Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
LAREDO, TX 78045

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2120 SAUNDERS
LAREDO, TX 78041

This lender issued this particular debt financing under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811118 - Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,340.

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 10 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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