Birmingham, Alabama Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Compass Bank

Compass Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Alabama 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 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Compass Bank, out of Birmingham, Alabama. The loan was granted and they received $30,000 to help grow their Birmingham, Alabama business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND WIRING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Wiring Installation Contractors

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you want money for start up 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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