Lubbock, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from American State Bank

American State 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 small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lubbock, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was American State Bank, based in Midland, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES
LUBBOCK, TX 79418

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN STATE BANK
500 W WALL ST, STE 100
MIDLAND, TX 79701

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Loan Approval Date

5/15/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$74,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $74,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $62,900.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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

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