Regions Bank Gives Bank Loan to Retail Nurseries, Lawn And Garden Supply Stores Company

SBA loans in Alabama are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Alabama SBA loan, provided by an Alabama bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Regions Bank, this Stockton, Alabama business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL NURSERIES, LAWN AND GARDEN SUPPLY STORES
STOCKTON, AL 36693

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
1900 5TH AVE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

This commercial loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this lending institution has a successful SBA lending history and a deep knowledge SBA policies and procedures.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5261 - Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores

NAICS Code

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

5/1/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$262,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $262,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $196,500.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Regions Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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