Atlanta, Georgia Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in Georgia are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Georgia business loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Atlanta, Georgia was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Branch Bank & Trust. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
ATLANTA, GA 30316

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$575,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $575,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $431,250.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Branch Bank & Trust so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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