Lubbock, Texas Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

TexasSmall business loans are available to Texas small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Missouri bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Lubbock, Texas, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Ge Cap. Small Business Finan Corp. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOXES
LUBBOCK, TX 79423

SBA Loan Lender

GE CAP. SMALL BUSINESS FINAN CORP
635 MARYVILLE CENTRE DR, STE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63141

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide SBA bank loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2653 - Corrugated and Solid Fiber Boxes

NAICS Code

322211 - Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/22/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$885,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $885,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $663,750.

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 56 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

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 Ge Cap. Small Business Finan Corp 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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