Where to Get Capital for Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Contractors

Looking for SBA loans for roofing, siding, and sheet metal contractors? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $467,500 roofing, siding, and sheet metal contractors loan was issued by a Texas bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Comerica Bank, out of Dallas, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $467,500 to help grow their San Jose, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROOFING, SIDING, AND SHEET METAL WORK
SAN JOSE, CA 95111

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.

SIC Code

1761 - Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work

NAICS Code

235610 - Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Contractors

Loan Approval Date

4/20/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$467,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $467,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $350,625.

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. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Comerica Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Comerica 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.

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