Gulfport, Mississippi Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Hancock Bank

Hancock 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 Mississippi entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Gulfport, Mississippi was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Hancock Bank, operating out of Gulfport, Mississippi. Here are the details on this Mississippi small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TAXI SERVICE
GULFPORT, MS 39501

SBA Loan Lender

HANCOCK BANK
2510 14TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

485310 - Taxi Service

Loan Approval Date

11/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 65 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 30 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $25,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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