SBA Loan from First Bank & Trust Company Helps Furniture Stores Company

First Bank & Trust Company 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.

Getting a small business loan in Lubbock, Texas was an essential business goal for this company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Bank & Trust Company, operating out of Lubbock, Texas. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
LUBBOCK, TX 79412

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK & TRUST COMPANY
7806 INDIANA AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79423

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 small business 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

5712 - Furniture Stores

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/1/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Lubbock or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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