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The Frame Corner Gets a Texas Bank Loan

Small business loans in Texas are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Texas small business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

The Frame Corner, based in Austin, 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 Franklin Bank S.S.B.. We've got the inside scoop on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

THE FRAME CORNER
5601 ADAMS AVENUE
AUSTIN, TX 78756

SBA Loan Lender

FRANKLIN BANK S.S.B.
9800 RICHMOND AVE, STE 680
HOUSTON, TX 77046

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442299 - All Other Home Furnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower, The Frame Corner, borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees. This loan was paid in full, and was closed out on 10/22/2006.

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.

We've showcased information on this loan to The Frame Corner to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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