Grapevine, Texas Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Small business loans in Texas are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a New York bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Business Loan Center, LLC, this Grapevine, Texas business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING PLANTS
GRAPEVINE, TX 75402

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
1633 BROADWAY, 39TH FL
NEW YORK, NY 10019

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.

SIC Code

7216 - Drycleaning Plants

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

4/19/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,460,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,460,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $749,987.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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 Business Loan Center, LLC 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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