Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb Gives Business Loan to Insurance Agents And Brokers Company

Want a Texas business loan? This Texas entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a Massachusetts bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in The Colony, Texas, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS
THE COLONY, TX 75056

SBA Loan Lender

LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB
101 SUMMER ST
BOSTON, MA 02110

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

6411 - Insurance Agents and Brokers

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$545,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $545,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $408,750.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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