Compass Bank Gives SBA Loan to Eating Places Company

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

This company, 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 Compass Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
LUBBOCK, TX 79424

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
17218 PRESTON RD, 2ND FL
DALLAS, TX 75252

This debt financing was provided by a lender with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loan applications to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/28/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$195,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $195,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $146,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Compass Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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