Growing Company Gets a Georgia SBA Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Atlanta, Georgia was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from California Bank & Trust. Here are the details on this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
Atlanta, GA 30324

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

12/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$148,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $148,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $74,000.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. California Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, California Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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