SBA Loan from Wachovia Bank Helps Barber Shops Company

An SBA loan from Wachovia Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Birmingham, Alabama business owner got a $135,000 loan.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Wachovia Bank, based in Birmingham, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BARBER SHOPS
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
420 N 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

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.

SIC Code

7241 - Barber Shops

NAICS Code

812111 - Barber Shops

Loan Approval Date

3/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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 $135,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

How Much Venture Capital Is There?

Banks in Birmingham, Alabama

Getting a Business Loan in Alabama