Suntrust Bank SBA Loan to Specialty Food Stores Company

Suntrust Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Georgia entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Alpharetta, Georgia was able to borrow $162,000 from Suntrust Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $81,000 of this Georgia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
ALPHARETTA, GA 30004

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
1001 SEMMES AVE, RVW 4323
RICHMOND, VA 23224

The lender provided this debt financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/4/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$162,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $162,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $81,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $162,000 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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