Entrepreneur Works With Houston, Texas Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Houston, Texas SBA loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $1,500,000 business loan from this Texas bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Metrobank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Texas entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78213

SBA Loan Lender

METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036

This lender issued this small business loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $703,125.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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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