SBA Loan from Prosperity Bank Helps Stephens Interiors, Inc.
Prosperity Bank 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.
Stephens Interiors, Inc. knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Montgomery, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Prosperity Bank, based in Austin, Texas.
SBA Loan Borrower
STEPHENS INTERIORS, INC.
18434 STATE HIGHWAY 105,WEST
MONTGOMERY, TX 77356
SBA Loan Lender
PROSPERITY BANK
12730 RESEARCH
AUSTIN, TX 78759
The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide SBA small business loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
5712 - Furniture Stores
NAICS Code
442110 - Furniture Stores
Loan Approval Date
9/29/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower, Stephens Interiors, Inc., borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees. This loan was paid in full, and was closed out on 4/23/2006.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
This SBA loan was for $150,000. How would you spend $150,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at Stephens Interiors, Inc., may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's SBA loan database.
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