SBA Loan from Gulf Coast Bank Helps Shellfish Fishing Company

Gulf Coast 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 Louisiana entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Abbeville, Louisiana, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Gulf Coast Bank, based in Abbeville, Louisiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHELLFISH FISHING
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510

SBA Loan Lender

GULF COAST BANK
221 S STATE ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

4/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $76,500.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $90,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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