Greenwood, Mississippi Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Searching for a Mississippi bank loan? This Mississippi entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This business, based in Greenwood, Mississippi, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Innovative Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Mississippi small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE WHOLESALERS
GREENWOOD, MS 38930

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This SBA business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421430 - Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,250.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Innovative Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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