SBA Loan from Citizens Bank Helps Homefurnishings Company

Citizens Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Mississippi entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Meridian, Mississippi was an essential business goal for this company back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Citizens Bank, operating out of Elizabethton, Tennessee. Here are the details on this Mississippi small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOMEFURNISHINGS
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
300 BROAD ST
ELIZABETHTON, TN 37643

This bank 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.

SIC Code

5023 - Homefurnishings

NAICS Code

421220 - Home Furnishing Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$550,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 17 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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