Getting an SBA Loan for Testing Laboratories

With these commercial loans for testing laboratories, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This testing laboratories loan for $335,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2001.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in The Woodlands, Texas was able to borrow $335,000 from Comerica Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $251,250 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1900 W LOOP SOUTH
HOUSTON, TX 77027

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

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

4/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$335,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $335,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $251,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help generate 6 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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