Mesquite, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Banco Popular North America
Banco Popular North America is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Banco Popular North America, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $107,000 to help grow their Mesquite, Texas business.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
MESQUITE, TX 75150
SBA Loan Lender
BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
9413 JENSEN
HOUSTON, TX 77093
The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA 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
7539 - Automotive Repair Shops
NAICS Code
811118 - Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
Loan Approval Date
2/11/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$107,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $107,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,950.
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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
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.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Banco Popular North America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Banco Popular North America made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.
The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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