Houston, Texas Lender Lends Money to Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Thinking about meeting with a Houston, Texas bank about an SBA loan? Here's one Texas business loan, issued by a Houston bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Sterling Bank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Webster, Texas. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $400,000. Great job!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
WEBSTER, TX 77598

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING BANK
2550 N LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77092

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

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 borrowed money would help generate 2 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 Sterling 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:

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