Palestine, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from East Texas National Bank

East Texas National Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Palestine, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was East Texas National Bank, based in Palestine, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
PALESTINE, TX 75801

SBA Loan Lender

EAST TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
207 W SPRING ST
PALESTINE, TX 75801

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. East Texas National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, East Texas National Bank 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.

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