Firm Gets a Texas Business Loan

Looking to get a Texas small business loan? This Texas entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by an Alabama bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in Magnolia, 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: MACHINE SHOPS
MAGNOLIA, TX 77354

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

332710 - Machine Shops

Loan Approval Date

5/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$485,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $485,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $363,750.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need business start up money in Magnolia TX, you ought to talk with a local Magnolia SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Magnolia businesses.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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