Compass Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Furniture Stores Company

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

This business, based in Montgomery, 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: FURNITURE STORES
MONTGOMERY, TX 77356

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

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

9/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$516,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $516,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $387,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 Compass Bank 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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