Birmingham, Alabama Bank Lends Money to Automotive Oil Change And Lubrication Shops Company in Ft. Worth, Texas

Get to know Birmingham, Alabama banks that specialize in small business loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Compass Bank is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to a growing company.

Finding a small business loan in Ft. Worth, Texas starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local firm received funding from Compass Bank. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE AND LUBRICATION SHOPS
FT. WORTH, TX 76123

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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

811191 - Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

Loan Approval Date

7/20/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,079,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,079,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $809,400.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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