Raising Money for Engineering Services

With these business loans for engineering services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This engineering services loan for $20,000 was given to an Arkansas entrepreneur in 2007.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Simmons First National Bank, based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ENGINEERING SERVICES
FORT SMITH, AR 72903

SBA Loan Lender

SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
501 MAIN ST
PINE BLUFF, AR 71601

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

541330 - Engineering Services

Loan Approval Date

8/31/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $20,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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