Austin, Texas Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America
Bank Of America is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
Getting a small business loan in Austin, Texas was an essential business goal for Braille Enterprises back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America, operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
Braille Enterprises
7610 CAMERON RD APT 1002
AUSTIN, TX 78752
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
The lender provided this commercial 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
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Loan Approval Date
10/26/2007
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$25,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower, Braille Enterprises, borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. Braille Enterprises needed a loan. Bank Of America probably wouldn't have granted the loan based on the merits of the company, but with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America made the loan. The end result was that Braille Enterprises was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.
The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's SBA loan database.
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