Washington, District of Columbia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from United Central Bank

United Central Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one District of Columbia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was United Central Bank, based in Garland, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
WASHINGTON, DC 20004

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$411,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $411,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $308,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from United Central Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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