Business Loan from Suntrust Bank Given to Shoe Stores Company

Suntrust Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Georgia entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Suntrust Bank, out of Augusta, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $375,000 to help grow their Augusta, Georgia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
2901 WASHINGTON RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30906

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5661 - Shoe Stores

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$375,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $375,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $281,250.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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