Loans for Shellfish Fishing

With these loans for shellfish fishing, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This shellfish fishing loan for $520,000 was given to a Mississippi entrepreneur in 2002.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Business Loan Center, LLC, out of Richmond, Virginia. The loan was granted and they received $520,000 to help grow their Biloxi, Mississippi business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHELLFISH
BILOXI, MS 39530

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
3900 WESTERRE PARKWAY, SUITE
RICHMOND, VA 23233

This lender issued this small business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0913 - Shellfish

NAICS Code

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

10/22/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$520,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $520,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $390,000.

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 3 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.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Biloxi or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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