Entrepreneur Works With New York City, New York Bank to Get an SBA Loan

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

Applying for an SBA loan with Banco Popular North America worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Austin, Texas. They got an SBA loan for $600,000. Sweet!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTERS
AUSTIN, TX 78744

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$600,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $600,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $450,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $600,000 loan. Remember, anyone can do it... so why not you?

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.

Related Links:

Obtaining Funding - How to Decide How Much to Raise

SBA Participating Banks in New York City, New York

SBA Participating Banks in New York