Caterers Loans

With these loans for caterers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This caterers loan for $15,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2005.

Getting a small business loan in Pasadena, Texas was important for this company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Woodforest National Bank, operating out of Houston, Texas. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
PASADENA, TX 77503

SBA Loan Lender

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
13301 EAST FRWY
HOUSTON, TX 77015

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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. Woodforest National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Woodforest 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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