Texas Small Business Loan Issued to General Merchandise Stores Company

Would a Texas bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Texas bank, which offers SBA loans to Texas entrepreneurs.

This business, based in Odessa, 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 Southwest Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
ODESSA, TX 79762

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHWEST BANK
4800 E 42ND ST
ODESSA, TX 79762

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$550,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

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 $550,000 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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