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LA SBA Loan from Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

 

 
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Folsom, Louisiana Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Gulf Coast Bank & Trust

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

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Gulf Coast Bank & Trust, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. The loan was granted and they received $146,000 to help grow their Folsom, Louisiana business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWER, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
FOLSOM, LA 70047

SBA Loan Lender

GULF COAST BANK & TRUST
200 ST. CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$146,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $146,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $124,100.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower 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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $146,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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