Nashville, Tennessee Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Searching for a Tennessee bank loan? This Tennessee entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Tennessee bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Nashville, Tennessee, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from First Tennessee Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR RAIL TRANSPORTATION
NASHVILLE, TN 37211

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST TENNESSEE BANK
165 MADISON, 1ST FL
MEMPHIS, TN 38103

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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