Local Business Gets a Texas Small Business Loan

Business loans in Texas are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Texas business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Webster, 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 Comerica Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
WEBSTER, TX 77598

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

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

12/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $243,750.

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 35 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 35 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.

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 Comerica Bank 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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