Metrobank SBA Loan to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Metrobank 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 received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Metrobank, out of Houston, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $307,000 to help grow their Sam Houston, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
SAM HOUSTON, TX 77587

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/14/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$307,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $307,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $230,250.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 18 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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