Company Gets a Texas Business Loan
SBA loans in Texas are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Texas SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Wilshire State Bank, this North Richland Hills, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
North Richland Hills, TX 76053
SBA Loan Lender
WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
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
447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Loan Approval Date
4/20/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$2,000,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,500,000.
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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $2,000,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
About This SBA Loan Information:
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