Raising Money for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Looking for bank loans for automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance? The SBA may be the answer. This $364,000 automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance loan was issued by a New Jersey bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Cit Small Business Lending Corp, out of Livingston, New Jersey. The loan was granted and they received $364,000 to help grow their El Paso, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
EL PASO, TX 79934

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

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

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

10/22/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$364,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $364,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $273,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing 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!

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