Phoenix, Arizona Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Arizona entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCE, TELEVISION, AND RADIO SETS
PHOENIX, AZ 85034

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

423620 - Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Sets

Loan Approval Date

4/18/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 11 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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