Local Business Gets a Louisiana SBA Loan

LouisianaBusiness loans are available to Louisiana business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Louisiana bank provides the loan.

Getting a small business loan in Ruston, Louisiana was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from North Louisiana Bidco, LLC. Here are the details on this Louisiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOP AND BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOPS
RUSTON, LA 71270

SBA Loan Lender

NORTH LOUISIANA BIDCO, LLC
301 HUDSON LANE,
MONROE, LA 71201

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

7532 - Top and Body Repair and Paint Shops

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$260,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $260,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $195,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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