Commercial Loans for Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

Looking for commercial loans for marketing research and public opinion polling? The SBA may be the answer. This $2,000,000 marketing research and public opinion polling loan was issued by an Alabama bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Compass Bank, out of Birmingham, Alabama. The loan was granted and they received $2,000,000 to help grow their San Antonio, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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

541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

Loan Approval Date

11/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,000,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 65 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 65 existing jobs.

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

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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