Local Business Gets a Texas Business Loan

Would a Texas business loan help your company expand? If so, you may want to talk with this New York bank, which offers SBA loans to Texas entrepreneurs.

This business, based in Houston, Texas, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Newtek Small Business Finance Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL REMODELERS
HOUSTON, TX 77041

SBA Loan Lender

NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE INC.
1440 BROADWAY, 17TH FL.
NEW YORK, NY 10018

The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

236118 - Residential Remodelers

Loan Approval Date

5/11/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$247,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $247,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,500.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Newtek Small Business Finance Inc. so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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